Building savings can be challenging – after all, there are plenty of fun things to spend money on.

You’re not alone in thinking about life insurance. For many Canadians, it’s an important part of a comprehensive financial plan. It can help your named beneficiary, such as your family, replace your income and fulfill their plans – such as going to university or retiring – in your absence.

No matter how hard we try, we can’t predict what’s waiting around the corner. Life’s unpredictability makes critical illness insurance an excellent option for people looking to help protect their family’s finances.

Saving earlier can help give you the power of compound interest on your savings

Entering retirement is a reason for you to celebrate. It can mean having more time with grandkids, traveling and doing other things you love.

All homeowners dream of burning their mortgage papers after making that final payment. Smart planning and good decisions will help make that day arrive sooner than you’d think.

You’ve made all the right moves and have finally been rewarded. All that hard work at school has helped you land the job that launches your career.

It seems like an obvious idea: By starting to save in your 20s rather than your 40s, you’ll have more money by the time you retire. But research shows that only about 3 in every 5 Canadians – and just half of 25-to-34-year-olds – are actively saving for retirement.

It’s taken me time to realize that self-compassion, not self-criticism, is the key to success. Take some time to be kind to yourself today – it may help you see the bigger picture and even improve your performance at work.

Everyone is unique, so why shouldn’t your investments be? Goals based investing can help you reach your financial goals.