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So you fell short of your financial goals in 2025—here’s how to do better Dec 27th
Did you fall behind on your financial goals for 2025? If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by online estate planning platform Willful, 58% of Canadians reported postponing financial tasks they’d earmarked for the year, such as paying down debt, contributing to registered savings and in.... More »
Choosing a Group Benefits Advisor Mar 28th
How Getting a Group Benefits Plan Works
A company that is looking for a benefits plan engages an advisor (e.g. a broker or agent) who then submits that company’s details to several insurance companies for a quote. (An experienced advisor will know which insurance companies are best suited for.... More »
The best credit cards for seniors in Canada in 2024 Aug 28th
What are the best credit cards for seniors in Canada? That was a question we recently received from a reader, and while credit cards are more about an individual’s unique spending habits and the benefits they find most useful in a credit card than age, we still thought we could help. With this in .... More »
Kia Soul review: The best used small SUV + MORE Apr 29th
Fun, efficient and practical, the Kia Soul is a worthy addition to my list of the 10 best used cars in Canada.
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Do affordable starter cars still exist? Jan 23rd
“There’s no such thing as a starter brand new car anymore,” said Michael Bettencourt, a longtime auto journalist and co-author of an upcoming book on buying an electric vehicle in Canada. He is also a father to a 17- and 20-year old—the latter of whom will be shopping for a car soon.
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Jay and Susan (not their real names) spent 15 years building a life together. They bought a house, adopted a dog and started a family—their two kids are the light of their lives. But due to a variety of reasons, they decided that they’d be better people, and better parents, separately rather than as a married couple. Divorce is a life-changing event that brings with it a lot of uncertainties and challenges, including financial ones.
According to Statistics Canada, the average length of a marriage in Canada that ends in divorce is 15 years, and the average age at divorce is about 46 years old. As individuals in this situation re-evaluate their lives and finances, they’ll need to think about many aspects of personal finance, including but not limited to:
Assets like cash, property, vehicles and other belongings
Upcoming payments, such as bills, debts, housing and education costs
Financial instruments, such as bank accounts and investments
Custody of children
Custody of pets
These items tend to dominate divorce discussions…
