Whether you’re starting a new life with someone, buying a home, starting a family, or going through a separation, managing your finances can be a full-time job. Here’s a short checklist to help you stay on top of things.

GROUP RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Be sure to make the necessary changes to your:
  • Savings strategy (while also respecting your budget)
  • Contribution amount
  • Beneficiary(ies)
  • Investment instructions

INSURANCE

  • Determine what changes need to be made to your group insurance coverage (life insurance, etc.) to provide financial security for your family in case you die, get sick or become disabled
  • Decide whether or not you need more insurance (individual life insurance, mortgage life insurance, etc.)

ESTATE PLANNING

Update your estate plan to account for the following:
  • Children from previous relationships
  • Your current marriage or common law relationship, especially if it’s not your first
  • A divorce or separation 

TAX PLANNING

Update your estate plan to account for the following:
  • Income taxes
  • Child tax benefits
  • Tax credits
To find out more about this subjet, please visit the "Financial wellness Centre" in the secured section of the website via

Whether you’re starting a new life with someone, buying a home, starting a family, or going through a separation, managing your finances can be a full-time job. Here’s a short checklist to help you stay on top of things.

GROUP RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

Be sure to make the necessary changes to your:

  • Savings strategy (while also respecting your budget)
  • Contribution amount
  • Beneficiary(ies)
  • Investment instructions

INSURANCE

  • Determine what changes need to be made to your group insurance coverage (life insurance, etc.) to provide financial security for your family in case you die, get sick or become disabled
  • Decide whether or not you need more insurance (individual life insurance, mortgage life insurance, etc.)

ESTATE PLANNING

Update your estate plan to account for the following:

  • Children from previous relationships
  • Your current marriage or common law relationship, especially if it’s not your first
  • A divorce or separation 

TAX PLANNING

Update your estate plan to account for the following:

  • Income taxes
  • Child tax benefits
  • Tax credits

To find out more about this subjet, please visit the “Financial wellness Centre” in the secured section of the website via

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