Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to pay attention to your mortgage renewal. Discover why it’s so important and how it can boost your financial plan.
The final quarter of 2025 was a moderated reflection of the year’s volatility, upside surprises and resilience. Equity and fixed income markets navigated headline-grabbing events, a record-long U.S. government shutdown, commodity price volatility and mixed signals from central banks. Despite this noise, the prevailing theme remained consistent: global markets rewarded fundamentals over fear.
Some Canadians are fortunate enough to get great workplace benefits. These often include health and dental coverage, a company pension and company share ownership options. Another common benefit is company life insurance (known in the industry as group life insurance).
Did you know that over half of Canadians don’t have a will? And that number jumps to 70% for younger Canadians (aged 18-34) and 66% for those aged 35-54. This is even more surprising given that almost 60% of Canadians think they have a good level of estate planning in place.
Many investors struggle to keep their emotions in check when making investment decisions. After all, we’re human beings; our instincts often dictate our behaviour, even in the face of hard facts and rationality. These four strategies can help you to avoid making impulsive decisions and keep your financial plan on track.