What would happen if you couldn’t work?

By AdminRFinc | May 30, 2015

By Brenda Spiering, Editor, BrighterLife.ca Toronto freelance writer, Caroline Cakebread was in her early 30s when someone she knew had a terrible accident while hiking: A rock fell on his head and he lost the ability to walk and talk. “Not only was he in the hospital for months,” says Cakebread, “he was left permanently…

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Have you had a family meeting about money?

By AdminRFinc | May 15, 2015

By Dave Dineen, BrighterLife.ca Who would look after your kids if something happened to you? Can your mother still live independently? The time to discuss such issues is now! Be it Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving or some other holiday, it’s always the right time of year to offer your family a gift no one outside the…

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Your financial preparedness checklist

By AdminRFinc | May 10, 2015

In the face of conflicting financial priorities, here are five tips on how to balance current financial responsibilities with long-term wants and needs. Define goals and timelines Clearly defining your long-term goals is the first step. Ask yourself questions such as: How much money do I need to live each month? Does this include a…

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Beyond the piggy bank

By AdminRFinc | May 8, 2015

Help your children build a foundation for a sound financial future When your children were young, you may have taught them the importance of saving their allowance and counting their coins. However, as they continue to grow and take on more responsibility in their teenage and post-secondary years, your children face a whole new set…

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