Life events

Learn to financially navigate through life's various milestones.

Saving for an emergency or major purpose

Learn to save for unforeseen emergencies and major short-term goals.

How to save for a rainy day
Four questions to help you prepare for unexpected expenses – and where to put your emergency savings.
Save for any goal
Discover ways you could change your spending habits in order to save more.

Aging and Caregiving

Learn to save before you get older and items to consider when becoming a caregiver.

Three steps to financial wellness from your twenties to your sixties
Tips to improve your finances at any age.
Five questions to ask about life insurance
Feel confident about protecting your family’s financial plan.
Practical tips for no longer having children at home
The kids are finally gone. Here’s how to make the most of this new stage in life.
When a parent moves in with you
Here's how to navigate the potential emotional and financial challenges.
Time to take away the financial keys?
Here are seven ways adult children can partner as their parents age.
Downsizing: why the dream rarely matches reality
Property wealth is an important piece of retirement planning.

Illness, injury or other crisis

Prepare for the unexpected and learn how to navigate the storm.

Three tips for when life throws you a surprise
You never know what life will throw your way. Here's how to prepare financially.
Financial recovery from a natural disaster
See steps to take to get your financial house in order—before and after a catastrophe.
Managing your budget through difficult times
Understanding your expenses and sources of income can go a long way to alleviating stress.
Six tips for managing volatile markets
When financial markets become unstable, it pays to have an investment plan that you are comfortable with.
How to protect your most important asset with disability insurance
Key considerations when deciding how disability insurance could protect you and your family.
Five reasons to call your Employee Assistance Program
Many employers offer an Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”). Here are some of the ways your EAP can help you and your family.

Losing a loved one

Protect your finances during emotionally challenging times.

Get organised after a death
There may be many things that need to be done; taking a little time to pull together necessary documents and information may help.
Inheritance: Accounts and insurance
Financial accounts with named beneficiaries or transfer on death designations may bypass local legal processes—as may the proceeds from life insurance.
Checklist: Financial steps after a death
Review the list of things to consider.
How to protect finances if you’re widowed
Here are six important steps to help protect your personal finances.
What to do with an inheritance
Understand the things to consider when receiving an inheritance.

Divorce

Understand how your finances can be impacted by divorce.

Dividing your assets in divorce
Not all assets are created equal—some carry costs and taxes.

Marriage and partnering

Plan together, grow together.

Planning a wedding
Decide how much you want to spend on your wedding.
Five financial tips for newlyweds
Establish goals together, get organised, and review your financial protections.
Money and your relationship
It’s easy to let your heart make decisions in a romantic relationship but it’s important to take the time to talk about financial topics too.

Teaching children about money

Help your kids get money smart.

Tips for raising a saver
Start teaching kids about money early with our age-appropriate lessons.
Five life lessons to teach your kids about money
Help them navigate their way through the world of money.
Move forward by moving back home - for now
Eight tips to help make moving back in with your parents your opportunity for success.
Financial lessons your kids won’t learn at school
Don’t assume your kids have a financial education.
Financial literacy for kids
Understand the things to consider when discussing money with their kids.

Planning and paying for a child's education

How can you invest in your child’s future?

Should you pay your (grand)child’s university fees?
Attending university is increasingly becoming a luxury. Here are some things to consider.
Planning for your child’s university or trade school
You may not be surprised to hear that there’s a lot to think about when you have children.
Dealing with student debt
If you have student loans, you’re not alone. Here are ways to take control of your debt.

Having a child or adoption

Balancing your finances and parenthood can be challenging. Learn how you can plan ahead.

How to prepare financially for a baby
Children can be expensive so it can help to plan early on.
Adoption: Workplace benefits and planning
Additional benefits to consider when planning on adopting.
Three financial tips every working parent needs to know
Balancing parenthood, work and finances is no easy feat.
Is your partner considering becoming a stay-at-home parent?
It’s a decision that affects your family and career, and everyone has different needs.

Financial fraud and abuse

Sadly, there are people who try to steal from or harm those who are most vulnerable.

Preventing fraud and abuse
Learn how to spot potential fraud.

Getting, changing, or losing a job

Lost income can severely impact your overall financial wellness.

Resources available to replace lost income during a crisis
Major disasters can seriously impact your cash flow. Here are four options for dealing with lost income.

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