Is your kid ready for their first job? Here’s how you can help them.

Working at a job as a teenager has many benefits, including developing social and professional skills, saving money for school or wherever life might take them and sharpening money and time management skills....

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Options for managing risk in volatile times

Investment options, such as low-volatility funds, dividend-paying stock funds, income-focused balanced funds, managed solutions and segregated funds, can help you manage risk during market volatility...

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SWOT

The good thing about separation is that it may allow you to do things you really want to do but haven’t for the sake of your relationship. Separation is a difficult time so giving yourself something positive to look forward could be a great idea....

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Contemplating Separation? Do This With Your Finances

ook a meeting with your financial advisor(s) together where they review everything with both of you. This will make sure both people know exactly what you both have and prevent people from trying to hide assets or debts or trying to move accounts dur...

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Stages of Retirement

The disenchantment phase usually happens because retirees have grown tired of the vacation-like quality of retirement and are missing the sense of purpose they had within their careers or previous lifestyle....

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Getting down to business with succession planning

When you plan for the future, you take careful consideration to ensure your loved ones are taken care of and your finances are in order...

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Bankruptcy vs Debt Consolidation: Which option is right for you?

There are options out there when it comes to dealing with debt and overcoming it. In this article, we’ll break down two options: filing for bankruptcy and debt consolidation...

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How a side hustle can help you reach your financial goals

Is starting a side hustle worth it? There can be personal, professional and financial benefits...

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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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Five reasons to go paperless

Most financial service companies and bill providers give customers a paperless option. My Canada Life gives you 24/7 access to information about your individual Canada Life insurance and investments products, including statements and tax documents....

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