At Work

Life insurance is often thought of as something you buy to protect loved ones in the event of your death. Viewed through this lens, the premiums you pay seem more like an expense than an investment.

Meghan Hicks, a Lawyers Financial Advisor in Kelowna, British Columbia, helps many female lawyers manage their finances and plan for the future.

Generosity is everywhere right now. Professionals, families, and businesses are raising money, donating their time, and finding new ways to uplift their communities. 

Cybercriminals thrive in a climate of distraction such as the current global pandemic.

Good news! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has extended the deadline for filing your 2019 tax return. But if you’re expecting a refund, now is the time to get organized and file ahead of the end-of-season rush. 

Compressing expenses when income gets tight    

Our legal community is feeling the impact of the economic downturn in many ways, including job losses, layoffs and reduced revenues. Many families are adjusting to a single income, perhaps for the first time.

With clients and colleagues working from home, and your home full of young people, you need a daily bag of tricks to keep everyone, including yourself, happy, healthy and safe. 

Working from home can add an unfamiliar layer of stress to anyone’s life. When you’re used to the camaraderie and pace of a busy firm, the adjustment to working remotely can be challenging.