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Baby on the Way? How to be Financially Prepared

Baby on the Way? How to be Financially Prepared

a baby’s arrival is much more fun and exciting! Expecting your first or 2nd (and 3rd or 4th) child is full of excitement and unknowns but also can be exhausting, leaving little time for financially practical tasks

12 Diamond Rules of Marriage

12 Diamond Rules of Marriage

Jackie, a very close and dear friend of mine is getting married in two weeks time. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I cannot make it to the wedding. Last week, we spoke for a while and I gave her some advice. I thought I might as well write about it.

Wanderlust From Guam

Wanderlust From Guam

I know that travel blogging is very popular right now especially with all those so-called influencers. But I never let that intimidate me because although our general niche is the same, our audience will be different.

Shagun Mehra: Trailblazer in the Kitchen

Shagun Mehra: Trailblazer in the Kitchen

I’m a hotelier’s daughter. I’m a 5th generation in the business of food. So, I guess it runs in my veins. I’m naturally drawn to it and I feel like ingredients and wine speak to me. The complexity intrigues me in the most natural ways

Why women talk themselves out of the life insurance they want/need?

Why women talk themselves out of the life insurance they want/need?

The stats are in for women and life insurance. 44% of women have no life insurance. 60% of households are dual-income households. Nearly 4 in 10 mothers are primary breadwinners for their families. 5.2 million women are stay at home moms. Women earned 59.1% of degrees in North America. More than one in three women believes they do not have enough life insurance. 30% of women are out-earning their husbands, but wives’ life insurance ownership has not increased with their income. Salary.com calculated that the salary of a mother should be $162,581. 80% of consumers misjudge the cost of term life insurance.

The Confederation Bridge

The Confederation Bridge

Diana is a mom of two from Toronto. Diana’s Healthy Living started as a health blog many years ago and has since covered different content related to beauty, food, and travel. I wrote about The Confederation Bridge on her piece Top Canadian Landmarks You Need To 

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Mar is a 30-something mom living in Toronto, with her husband and two daughters. To & Fro are her blog and the little corner of the world where she combines the two things that she loves the most – her family and the outdoors. I 

Women Are Being Overcharged For Mortgage Insurance

Women Are Being Overcharged For Mortgage Insurance

Welcome to my new series on Life Insurance For Women. In the introduction, I mentioned the reasons why women need insurance and how it empowers you. Mortgage insurance comes up when applying for a mortgage. I am going to interview Chad  from GoLife insurance   

Human Trafficking: Definition, Facts and Statistics

Human Trafficking: Definition, Facts and Statistics

What comes to your mind when you think about human trafficking? You probably think it happens in some developing countries. What if I told you, it is happening in your backyard right here in Durham. I have lived in Durham Region for the last 15 years. 

Life Insurance for Women

Life Insurance for Women

In the 21st century, women are empowered socially and can be found in every profession. Across North America, and the UK more women are enrolled in universities than men