Creating my plan


 
Man and woman who seem to be planning some home improvement
Your plan will change and grow over time as your needs and goals evolve. It can start with a simple list of your goals and a spending plan. It can grow to include more parts later on.

See a case study [PDF, 2 pages, 115 kb] about how Lisa and Michael worked through their financial plan.
myth: A financial plan is too complicated.
truth: A financial plan is as simple, or as complex, as you'd like. It’s up to you.

Use our Life Stage Planner

Try the Life Stage PlannerLink to an external website. It’s a fun tool that will help you identify or confirm issues that people at your life stage often face. Answer a few quick questions and we’ll give you some financial topics to think about.

Stay focused and on-track, review your plan regularly and keep it current.

Trina - links to customer video page Listen to Trina's story
A real customer, unscripted.


Find out how Trina created her plan

Listen to Trina's story

What parts can make up my plan?

 BUILD

  • Spending plan: Know where your money is going and direct it to where it should go and away from where it shouldn’t.
  • Pension: What you can expect from the government and your employer when you retire.
  • Investments: e.g. RESP, RRSP what you need to save on your own and grow it.

PROTECT

  • Life insurance: Protects your family and your mortgage from the unexpected
  • Health insurance: Protects your finances if you get sick.
  • Will and estate planning: Your family will be taken care of if you die unexpectedly.
  • Tax plan: Ensures you don’t pay tax unnecessarily.

ENJOY

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Published: 03/12/2007
Last updated: 03/12/2007