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5 things you may not know about TFSAs
By Denise Barrett sunlife.ca Did you know if you’ve never opened a TFSA, you can contribute up to $57,500 today? The tax-free savings account (TFSA) lets you stash extra cash for just about anything — rainy-day savings, a new house or retirement — without paying any tax on the growth within the account or on withdrawals. Still,…
Read MoreFinancial tips for your younger self
Written by Peter Wouters Do you ever wish you could talk to your younger self about lessons you’ve learned, more than a few of them the hard way? There are the mishaps you could have avoided, the errors in judgement you could have missed and the regrets you wouldn’t hold. How much better would you feel…
Read MoreWho should think about critical illness insurance?
Original post: criticaluncovered.ca The answer is, most of us. It’s not fun to think about how your life might change if you were diagnosed with a critical illness. Or even, if your partner or child was diagnosed with a critical illness. But it’s realistic and responsible to be prepared when you have people depending on…
Read MoreLife Insurance as an Asset Class
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Read MoreBudgeting for Parents’ Care
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Read MoreThe hidden costs of early RRSP withdrawals
By Joy Blenman sunlife.ca RRSPs are excellent savings vehicles for retirement, but early withdrawals from these tax-sheltered accounts can affect your tax bill right now. Early withdrawals from registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) are increasingly common, but are they smart? In most cases, the answer is no. Early withdrawals from RRSPs have hidden costs that can damage…
Read More5 things you may be wondering about critical illness insurance
Original post: criticaluncovered.ca If you’re not familiar with critical illness insurance and how it works, you’ll want to talk to a financial security advisor about what to expect. Here are some things you may want to keep in mind when you meet with your advisor to talk about whether or not critical illness insurance is…
Read MoreHow much can you contribute to an RRSP?
By Brenda Spiering sunlife.ca RRSP contributions can lead to a nice surprise at tax time because they’re deductible. But everything has its limits, including your RRSP. It’s little wonder why we Canadians love our registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs). Not only do they let us set aside money for retirement and allow the money to grow…
Read MoreTop 3 worries Canadians have when it comes to critical illness
Original post: criticaluncovered.ca Critical illnesses are more common than most of us would like to think. In fact, 73% of us know someone who suffered through a serious illness and half of us have witnessed a family member go through one. Statistics like this make it easy to wonder – what if it happens to…
Read MoreHappy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Wishing You and Your Family a Happy a Healthy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year!!
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