Major life changes, such as leaving an employer, can have a significant impact on your financial well-being and navigating pension transfers can seem like a daunting task. For many people in Saskatoon, understanding how to manage their pension and plan for the future is crucial. Making informed decisions during this time can set the stage for a secure and prosperous …
Decoding RRSPs and TFSAs from a Canadian Tax Angle
Decoding RRSPs and TFSAs from a Canadian tax angle is no joke. We are often asked what makes more sense, investing in a TFSA or an RRSP? The answer is not so simple; but today we provide to you a simple blog post from a tax perspective. We hope this can help make the decision a little bit more clear, …
Critical Illness Insurance for children
Critical illness insurance for children is an important topic that many parents may not be aware of. This type of insurance provides financial support to families in the event that their child is diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, heart disease, or a severe injury. While many people believe that children are not at risk for critical illnesses, …
Why is it important to have a will?
According to various surveys conducted throughout Canada, over 57% of Canadians do not have a will. If you are part of that number, or feel like your will may be outdated, this article is for you. Regardless of your personal circumstances or relationship status, having an up to date will is one of the most important documents that you could …
Canadians are thinking about a retirement reset
Canadians are thinking about a retirement reset According to a new poll by RBC dubbed the 2021 RBC Retirement Myths & Realities Poll, it states that 18% of Canadian respondents aged 50+ have now hit the pause button on retirement, with Alberta being the highest at 33%. Respondents stated that the pandemic has caused them to hit the pause button …
What is a financial and investment plan?
What is a financial and investment plan? And why would YOU need one? Even though I am quite capable to change the oil in my truck, as I get older I find that I don’t have the time to do it on a regular basis. Thankfully, there are people out there that do this service for a living. The same …
Why I love Generation Z
Why I love Generation Z. First, who is Gen Z? Generation Z are generally accepted as those individuals who were born between 1995 and 2012. Why do I love them so much? They get it. Generation Z is ‘woke’, especially when it comes to money. I talk to a lot of different people, and the most optimism I have seen …
6 habits to keep you on financial track in 2020
Almost 3 months into 2020 and we’ve seen a wild ride so far. No matter where you look, there always seems to be some force of nature making news whether that be media, politics, environment or social issues. All of this information can overload us at times and detract from our long-term financial goals. As this is a financial blog, …