By Kristen Mayne Are you worried about your finances? You’re not alone. There are three financial concerns that are weighing on the minds of many Canadians: The cost of living Having enough money saved for the future and/or retirement Paying off debt We spoke to a psychologist and a Sun Life advisor to find out: how financial stress…
By Sylvie Tremblay and Andrée-Anne Guénette Want to be the supportive parent your teen needs you to be? Here are 5 things parents can do right now and for years to come. The pandemic has been hard on people of all ages, in Canada and around the world. Data suggests it has been especially hard…
By Sun Life Staff You may not be able to buy happiness, but you can still channel it – even during uncertain times. Here’s how. It’s possible to be happy even in the most difficult circumstances. How? Put happiness practices first. By doing so, you can do two things: Recognize thought patterns (e.g. positive and…
By Sun Life Staff Suffer from back pain? Regular activity and cultivating a positive attitude are key. These 5 tips will help you keep your back healthy and pain-free. Lower back pain affects almost 84% of Canadians at some point in their lives. That’s according to an estimate from researchers from the University of Alberta. And…
If you could sit still for 10 minutes a day and know that it would help you feel more youthful and energized, would you? While meditation is more than just sitting still, studies have shown that it can help you stay both physically and mentally young. Meditation is the practice of focusing your attention to…
Your son asks if you’ll be a co-signer so he and his wife can qualify for a mortgage. Or a friend who’s struggling financially wants to know if you’ll co-sign a car loan. If anyone asks you to co-sign a loan, it’s not a decision to take lightly. You would be obligated to make any…
By Renée Sylvestre-Williams Have you taken a long break from working out? That’s OK. You can begin or ease back into an exercise program whenever you want. Here’s how to start. Have your exercise plans fallen by the wayside? Whatever the reason, there are ways to pull yourself out of a workout rut and get…
When markets have been below their peak for some time, it’s helpful—psychologically and financially—to keep in mind that down markets have always been followed by recoveries. Psychologically, you’ll feel reassured that better days are ahead. Financially, you’ll be able to continue investing while prices are lower. No one, experts included, knows when a bear market…
Investors’ appetites have increased as we entered 2023. Generally, at asset class level, the larger the loss in 2022, the larger the gain (recovery) in 2023, though this is only the data for January (see chart below). What made investors so optimistic? We recognize investors are feeling reassured by progress on several issues: First, China…
By Dialogue Are you feeling stressed at work? Try these 7 tips to help keep job stress to the minimum. Raise your hand if you’ve ever claimed to thrive under pressure. We know that stress isn’t always a bad thing. It can help you stay alert and focused. Not to mention that it challenges you…