Life & Health

February is a month for showing people how much you care about them. So make February the month for a family chat about money and your estate plan. Talking about money is never easy but it does show how much you care about them.

Your financial health is at the heart of everything we do. So with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we challenged ourselves to come up with some low-cost, high-impact gift ideas that won’t break the bank. 

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions but few of us actually keep them!  That’s okay … the more often we think about lifestyle improvements, the more likely we are to actually implement some. Here are three financial resolutions to consider.

Taking steps to ensure your travel, home and auto insurance coverage is sufficient can contribute greatly to worry-free extended stays in the United States, says Dawn Marchand, vic

1. What is my current financial situation?

This can be scary but it’s very important that you understand your current financial picture. This includes your assets, insurance coverages, debts and savings, and your risk tolerance.

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We all know the benefit of life insurance; namely to protect your family’s lifestyle once you’re gone.

The best way to dispel myths and inaccuracies about insurance and financial planning is to speak to an advisor, says Dawn Marchand, interim CEO and president of Toronto-based Lawyers Financial.