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When money starts calling the shots

Money is one of the most useful tools we’ve ever created. It can provide security, create opportunities and allow us to care for the people we love. It can fund education, support our health and give us the freedom to spend our time in ways that matter most. But every...

Financial resilience: why you’re stronger than you think

Financial resilience is one of the most valuable assets any person or family can develop. Yet it rarely appears on a balance sheet, an investment statement, or a net worth calculation. When markets fall, unexpected expenses arise, or economic uncertainty dominates the...

50 to 80 might be our most productive years

Many people view retirement as the end of their most productive years. Yet the years between 50 and 80 may offer a powerful combination of experience, freedom and opportunity. For most of our lives, the prevailing narrative suggests that once we reach our late fifties...

Two people loading luggage into a vehicle before a trip, illustrating the value of investing in shared experiences and social wealth.

Investing in social wealth

We often forget about investing in social wealth when focusing on financial planning. Instead, we dedicate the best, most energetic years of our lives to building a fortress of financial security. We work long hours, take on additional responsibilities and sometimes...

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Two people walking together beneath decorative lights, illustrating the role of meaningful experiences and relationships in creating life satisfaction.

Funding your life satisfaction

Life satisfaction may be one of the most important financial planning goals we never talk about. When considering our budgets, financial planning and risk products, it’s easy to ask questions about what we have and what we lack. But what if, in all this planning and...

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Stepping stones reflected in calm water, evoking the idea of holding up the mirror to our financial choices and whether our wealth aligns with our personal values.

Holding up the mirror

The mirror of our bank statements: aligning our wealth with our values. Have you ever noticed how increased access can actually create more anxiety and worry? It’s wonderful to be able to text someone in our family and make sure they’ve arrived safely. But what...

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Two people in safety helmets and high-visibility vests inspecting damaged property and reviewing plans, illustrating the importance of protecting assets and preparing for unexpected setbacks.

How strong is your financial plan?

Two key goals of a financial plan are to help you grow and protect what you have. This is why conversations about financial planning should include your short-term cover. Everyday insurance is a critical part of your long-term wealth strategy, helping ensure the...

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Two people seated at a café table engaged in conversation over coffee, illustrating the value of discussing financial decisions and life transitions with a trusted adviser.

Conversation, not isolation

Some of the most important conversations in our lives begin when circumstances force us to rethink what comes next. We tend to imagine our lives and financial plans as a straight, uninterrupted line moving upwards and to the right. We assume our income, capacity and...

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People participating in an outdoor fitness activity, highlighting the importance of physical health, vitality and active living as part of long-term financial well-being.

Why good health is a financial strategy

Good health may be one of the most overlooked components of a successful financial strategy. When we sit down to project a client’s retirement, one of the biggest variables we need to account for is longevity. Thanks to modern medicine, we’re living longer than any...

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