Understanding life insurance

How to talk about money with your spouse

It’s a sensitive subject for many people, but financial check-ins can make your future brighter as a couple. Here’s how to start.

How to talk about money with your spouse

It’s a sensitive subject for many people, but financial check-ins can make your future brighter as a couple. Here’s how to start.

  • May 03, 2023

    7 life insurance mistakes to avoid

    Protect yourself from life insurance mistakes with these tips from a Sun Life advisor.

  • February 24, 2023

    10 ways to beat inflation

    Is high inflation giving you high anxiety? Don’t panic! A few small tweaks to your habits can help you manage higher prices. 

  • February 16, 2023

    Do I need life insurance for my baby?

    Getting life insurance for your baby can help protect you financially from the unthinkable. But there are other benefits too.

  • January 30, 2023

    Life insurance for smokers

    Smoking can add a huge price to your health and your life insurance premium. But just how much more is it costing you in the long run? And what happens to your life insurance if you quit?

  • December 14, 2022

    How to talk about money with your spouse

    It’s a sensitive subject for many people, but financial check-ins can make your future brighter as a couple. Here’s how to start.

  • September 30, 2022

    Do you need life insurance when you’re retired?

    Do you think life insurance is just for people with mortgages and kids? Do retired people need to keep their life insurance, or even buy more? Find out why the answer could be “yes.”

  • August 30, 2022

    Sedentary lifestyle: How to get moving and save money

    Staying active is not only good for your health – it can also save you money at insurance time. Here’s the difference a sedentary lifestyle can make, and how you can get moving and save money.

  • August 08, 2022

    How does insurance work after divorce?

    You may think divorce cuts the ties that bind. But if child or spousal support is involved, you’re financially united for richer and for poorer.

  • August 05, 2022

    Why name a beneficiary?

    You can’t take it with you. But there’s a hassle-free way to leave your money behind: name a beneficiary wherever you can.

  • July 20, 2022

    How much does a funeral cost?

    What does the average funeral cost in Canada? See an example of funeral costs and services, and how to pay for it.