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Enter the Diabetes Protect to Win Contest! Apply for life or critical illness insurance and you could win $5,000. Plus, Sun Life will donate $5,000 to diabetes charities with each draw.
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It’s easy to overspend when you don’t track your monthly finances. Here are a few common spending triggers that can cause us to buy non-essential items:
- Sales and discounts
- Payday spending
- Paying with your phone
- Social media influence
If you wonder where your paycheck is going at the end of each month, reach out and we can figure it out together.
- Sales and discounts
- Payday spending
- Paying with your phone
- Social media influence
If you wonder where your paycheck is going at the end of each month, reach out and we can figure it out together.

How much money do you actually need when you retire? Well, it depends on your circumstances and goals. Will you have house payments? Do you want to travel?
Let’s assess your goals to help ensure your financial roadmap helps you get there.
Let’s assess your goals to help ensure your financial roadmap helps you get there.

Paying off student loans?
Get in touch to see how paying down your loans can fit into your overall financial roadmap.
Get in touch to see how paying down your loans can fit into your overall financial roadmap.

Parents, grandparents, relatives and friends can contribute money into an RESP (up to a lifetime contribution of $50,000 per child).
Get in touch to set up an RESP for your child.
Get in touch to set up an RESP for your child.

When inflation rises during retirement, it's important to take proactive steps to protect your purchasing power and financial stability. Here are some strategies to consider:
- Diversify your investment portfolio
- Reassess your withdrawal strategy
- Look for senior discounts
- Delay old age benefits, if possible
Remember, the key is to be proactive and adaptable. Reach out to review your financial situation and make necessary adjustments.
- Diversify your investment portfolio
- Reassess your withdrawal strategy
- Look for senior discounts
- Delay old age benefits, if possible
Remember, the key is to be proactive and adaptable. Reach out to review your financial situation and make necessary adjustments.
With the summer break wrapping up, it’s a great time to think about your child’s RESPs. Get in touch to discuss your contributions and if you’re on track to set them up for success in their future.

Dividend tax squeeze to hit record 3.7 million people - IFA Magazine
New HMRC figures obtained by Quilter through a Freedom of Information request reveal the full extent of the dividend tax squeeze facing investors, with the number of individuals paying dividend tax expected to reach a record 3.67 million in the 2024/25 tax year.

Median salaries for Canadian accountants outpace inflation
Compensation growth for accountants rose 7.7 per cent outpacing inflation over the past two years at 6.4 per cent, according to a report from Leger, a market research company, for CPA Canada.

New Research Suggests Shorter, Harder Workouts Build More Muscle - So Do They? Leading PTs Share Their Take
Ever wondered - do shorter, harder workouts build more muscle? New research suggests that they do, so we asked leading personal trainers for their take.

Check out these tips to help your retirement savings go farther:
- Maximize government benefits
- Manage withdrawals from RRSPs to minimize taxes
- Consider downsizing your house
- Understand healthcare coverage
Let’s chat and explore your options.
- Maximize government benefits
- Manage withdrawals from RRSPs to minimize taxes
- Consider downsizing your house
- Understand healthcare coverage
Let’s chat and explore your options.

Sun Life's Term Insurance for Diabetes offers a higher chance of approval and affordable premiums compared to conventional life insurance. Plus, enter the Protect to Win Contest for a chance to win $5,000!
#DiabetesAwareness #FinancialProtection
*Certain terms and conditions apply. Contact me for more information.
#DiabetesAwareness #FinancialProtection
*Certain terms and conditions apply. Contact me for more information.
Are you feeling squeezed between caring for your aging parents and supporting your own children? You're not alone.
Balancing multiple financial responsibilities can be overwhelming, but there are strategies to help.
Reach out and we can address your family's needs while helping to safeguard your own financial future.
Script: Don't let the pressure of being "sandwiched" compromise your financial well-being.
Balancing multiple financial responsibilities can be overwhelming, but there are strategies to help.
Reach out and we can address your family's needs while helping to safeguard your own financial future.
Script: Don't let the pressure of being "sandwiched" compromise your financial well-being.
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Want to teach your kids about money management this summer? Try the Three Jar Method. Help your children divide their allowance or summer job earnings into three jars:
1. Spend
2. Save
3. Share
This simple system introduces budgeting, saving for goals, and the importance of giving back. It's a fun, visual way to start important money conversations with your kids during their time off from school.
1. Spend
2. Save
3. Share
This simple system introduces budgeting, saving for goals, and the importance of giving back. It's a fun, visual way to start important money conversations with your kids during their time off from school.

Divorce isn't just emotionally challenging — it can take a major toll on your finances too.
Some costs you may need to consider are:
- Legal fees
- Dividing your assets and debts
- The cost of shared custody of children
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s a good time to assess how this will affect your finances now and into the future. Let’s make a plan that you feel confident in.
Some costs you may need to consider are:
- Legal fees
- Dividing your assets and debts
- The cost of shared custody of children
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s a good time to assess how this will affect your finances now and into the future. Let’s make a plan that you feel confident in.

Turning 71 soon? It's time to talk about your RRSP. Did you know that by December 31st of the year you turn 71, you must convert your RRSP to a RRIF or annuity? This marks an important shift from saving to spending in retirement.
Key things to consider:
- Minimum annual withdrawals
- Tax implications
- Investment strategy adjustments
Let's chat about these upcoming changes and how we can navigate them together.
#RetirementPlanning #RRSP #RRIF
Key things to consider:
- Minimum annual withdrawals
- Tax implications
- Investment strategy adjustments
Let's chat about these upcoming changes and how we can navigate them together.
#RetirementPlanning #RRSP #RRIF

From the rugged shores of Newfoundland to the majestic mountains of the west coast, our beautiful country has so much to offer.
Don't let your retirement goals take a backseat to your wanderlust! Let’s budget for domestic travel while keeping your retirement plan on track.
#RetirementPlanning #CanadianTravel
Don't let your retirement goals take a backseat to your wanderlust! Let’s budget for domestic travel while keeping your retirement plan on track.
#RetirementPlanning #CanadianTravel

Combien faut-il pour la retraite ? | Conseiller
« Les gens s’imaginent qu’il faut un million, deux millions, trois millions d’économies, mais dans les faits, cela dépend du niveau vie souhaité, de l’âge de la retraite et aussi des actifs accumulés », explique celle qui est également présidente et porte-parole d’ÉducÉpargne.

What is a recession and what does it mean for you
Take control of your personal finances by understanding the industry better. Check out these resources to get started.
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.

When should I start saving for retirement?
Empower yourself with easy-to-understand resources and learn more about the financial industry.
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.

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