Emotional Spending

Emotional spending is about spending money in response to emotional triggers instead of rational needs....

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I'm separated, now what?

A budget will provide clarity and control over your finances. Pay yourself first and spend less then you make. Yes, it isn’t easy!...

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Take your donation dollars further

Is charitable giving a part of your financial planning? Find out how you can take your donation dollars further...

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Financial planning for 2SLGBTQI+ families

From financial planning to estate planning, there are many aspects to financial wellness that are unique to 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, partnerships and families. Here are some considerations for your individual 2SLGBTQI+ financial planning...

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Steps in Financial Planning and Questions to ask yourself?

When establishing goals and objectives and gathering relevant financial information for the financial planning process, it's important to ask insightful questions to gain a thorough understanding of your situation. Here are 10 great questions...

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What is an Employee Assistance Program?

Learn what could be offered and how your confidentiality is protected with an Employee Assistance Program. This free service could provide help for financial, caregiver, health, or relationship concerns...

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Divorce and Canada Pension Plan

approximately half of the credit splits that are done result in a net loss of CPP benefits to the couple, and if the couple know in advance that they will lose benefits, they can decide not to apply....

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Are you separated and still under the same roof

Commonly separation occurs when a former couple moves to separate living arrangements. But it’s generally accepted that couples who live together can be considered separated if they have the intention to be separated, they sleep in different rooms,...

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Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative divorce is an alternative approach to traditional divorce where the couple works together with professionals to create a separation agreement outside of court....

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Joint RESP for Separated or Divorce Parents

Parents who opened a joint RESP account during their relationship could maintain this account after separation, but were unable to open new joint RESPs...

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