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Retirement looks a lot different now than it used to.

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Canada heading into 'mild recession' as tight monetary policy squeezes growth: Report - BNN Bloomberg New research says Canada is heading into a mild recession as elevated borrowing costs, a downturn in the U.S. and persistent inflation dial up the country's economic uncertainty.

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City of Niagara Falls going dark for Earth Hour this weekend Non-essential lighting, falls illumination to be turned off to combat effects of climate change

As Canadian's face higher food prices, it's more important than ever to put your money to work for you. Reach out to discuss how we can make your money work for you.

Inflation: Here's how much food prices went up in Canada in February The price of food purchased from stores rose 10.6 per cent in February. While that was a slightly slower pace than the month before, it's the seventh consecutive month of double-digit increases.

A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is a lot more versatile than you might realize. Here are a few things you might not know you could do with a TFSA.

6 really useful things you can do with your TFSA

There’s a surprising amount on your to-do list when you’re approaching retirement. The following checklist can help get all your tasks taken care of. That’s whether your retirement date is still a few years away, or just around the corner.

Are you ready for retirement? (checklist) How will you know if you’re ready to retire? Start your research with a free retirement checklist.

Are you a business owner or executive looking to save for retirement? An individual pension plan may be right for you. Let’s talk.

Who are individual pension plans for and how do they work? Are you a business owner or executive looking for ways to save for retirement? The answers to 5 questions can help you decide if an individual pension plan is right for you.

The Bank of Canada is not ready to hit the brakes on its interest rate-hiking cycle just yet, even as signs grow that inflation is easing and the economy is softening. This is the eighth consecutive rate hike.

Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%.

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Contribute $6,500 to a TFSA with Sun Life between Jan. 1 and Mar. 1, and you’ll be entered to win $6,500 for a local charity of your choice. https://bit.ly/3vVhwuE

The New Year is here! Here are three New Year's resolutions that every business owner should try to accomplish:​ 

1. Create a business plan​. 
2. Map out a yearly budget​. 
3. Set financial goals​. 

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Does your child have a serious illness? When children are sick, it can affect the whole family emotionally, physically and financially. Child critical illness insurance can ease the strain. Reach out to me if you have any questions.

Should you buy critical illness insurance for your child? Your child’s serious illness can affect the whole family physically, emotionally & financially. Child critical illness insurance can ease the strain.

Deciding on renovating vs. moving is a tough decision. Each choice involves careful consideration. This article explains what you need to think about before making a decision. Do you need help saving for a new house or renovations? I can help.

Move or renovate: How do you decide? Should you stay or should you go? Visit sunlife.ca to help you decide if it’s best to renovate your house or move.