Life insurance is often thought of as something you buy to protect loved ones in the event of your death. Viewed through this lens, the premiums you pay seem more like an expense than an investment.

In some cases, it’s easy to go online, answer a few questions, and find the best deal on insurance within minutes. This is particularly true of home and auto insurance where policies tend to have a lot of similarities.

Annuities provide guaranteed income for life. In that regard, they are one of the most effective ways to eliminate investment risk in retirement.

The quick answer to the question, “Can you save too much for retirement?” might seem like an obvious, “No. You can never have too much money.” But another way to ask the question might be, “What are you giving up by saving too much for retirement?” 

After settling on an advisor you feel you can work with, it’s time for you to get down to the business of setting financial goals. 

This requires a whole new set of questions:

You shouldn’t be afraid to interview advisors before settling on someone you can work with.

Many Canadians will be taking their next vacation right here at home. If you plan to travel outside of your province or territory, there are three things you need to know about your provincial or territorial health-care coverage.

“It’s never too early to get a financial advisor,” says Dawn Marchand, Chief Executive Officer of Lawyers Financial. She adds, “professional advice will help you to both build and protect wealth as you move through your career.”

Meghan Hicks, a Lawyers Financial Advisor in Kelowna, British Columbia, helps many female lawyers manage their finances and plan for the future. After more than a decade working with a wide variety of clients, she has some valuable advice to share.