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Is insurance part of your divorce agreement?

By BrighterLife.ca You may think divorce cuts the ties that bind, but if child or spousal support is involved, you’re financially united for richer and for poorer. While most divorcing couples focus on splitting assets and hammering out support payments, too many neglect one major post-divorce reality: insurance. Whether you’re relying on or are responsible…

What I didn’t know about my money till I asked

By Paul Moser, BrighterLife.ca Having a chat with a financial advisor about your money situation can bring great news, including the discovery that your finances aren’t so bad after all. That’s what happened to me. I had thought my financial situation was a disaster and had started to see Lotto 6/49 as my retirement income…

Take Control of your debt

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Have you had a family meeting about money?

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…

Insure for the unexpected: the future you buld today is the future you’ll enjoy tomorrow

Would you feel better knowing you were on track for your retirement or ready for an emergency? An would it comfort you to know that, if you died unexpectedly, your family would be well cared for?

Your financial preparedness checklist

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…

RESPs – not just for kids

RESPs are a smart investment for individuals who are planning on going back to school, or can even be used as an income splitting tool.

Beyond the piggy bank

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…

5 timeless principles for investment success

Proven Strategies to improve your Finances

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