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A Couple's Guide to Financial Planning
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 Talking about money isn’t always easy, but it is the secret ingredient to building a life you both love. This February, we’re looking at how couples can sync their strategies to build a stronger future together.
Whether you are newly engaged or planning for retirement, here are a few ways you can strengthen your financial relationship:
  • Start the conversation. Open communication is the foundation of any strong partnership. Set aside time to discuss your individual habits, shared values, and long-term dreams to ensure you’re both moving in the same direction.
 
  • Sync your strategies. From buying a first home to planning for retirement, coordinate how you manage joint expenses and individual accounts. Read the full article on a couple’s guide to financial planning to explore effective ways you can maximize your combined wealth.
 
  • Schedule a joint financial review. Navigating finances as a duo can be complex, but expert advice can help you create a roadmap that works for both of you. Book a complimentary consultation today with an Educators financial advisor to get personalized guidance: https://bit.ly/4rj7azg
 
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* Terms and conditions apply. This offer is available only to new Educators Financial Group clients. Minimum $5,000 investment required in a new RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, or non-registered account. Offer ends March 2, 2026. Visit https://www.educatorsfinancialgroup.ca/100-gift-terms/ for full terms and conditions.

 
For 50 years, Educators Financial Group has been offering financial planning and a wide selection of investing and lending products and services exclusively to education members and their families. It is this strong history that has enabled them to become the education community’s financial specialist — empowering educators to achieve their financial goals.
Does auto insurance cover belongings damaged
​in an accident? 

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If you get into an accident, you probably think first about making a claim, repairing your vehicle, or potential medical bills. But there’s something else that often gets overlooked: the fate of your personal belongings inside your vehicle. Items like your phone, laptop, or sports equipment can get damaged or destroyed in an accident. So, does your auto insurance cover these items, or will you have to pay for them yourself? Understanding what your policy covers can help you avoid unexpected expenses and make more informed decisions about your insurance needs.
 
Read more at www.otip.com/article200. #OTIPUpdate
 
 
 
Need a cure for the winter blues? We’ve got you covered.
 
Get a car, home or leisure insurance quote in February or March for your chance to win $1,000 cash! PLUS: receive a $20 gift card of your choice when you get a quote!



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OTIP offers health, dental and travel insurance for retirees. Active Retired Members (ARM) offers the most flexible health, dental and travel insurance available to the retired education community. Simply choose the plan that best meets your needs. Click here to learn more about ARM.
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Get the protection you need and the value you deserve with exclusive group savings on auto and home insurance. And you can save even more with OTIP’s special discounts. Click here to get a quote today, and see how much you could save!
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OTIP offers ​​20 academic bursaries of $1,500 every year. The bursary program promotes post-secondary education for our insured members and their relatives by investing in their future. Click here to learn more about the OTIP bursary program: https://bit.ly/3CiztUE #OTIPUpdate
  • Teachers' Bargaining Unit
    • TBU Committees >
      • TBU Council
      • Working Conditions
      • Grievance
      • Teacher Trustee Relations
      • Equity and Anti-Racism
      • Excellence In Education
      • Member Engagement
    • Health and Safety
    • Constitution & Elections
    • Collective Agreement
    • Anti-Harassment Policy
  • PD Funding
  • Benefits
    • OTIP Benefits
    • Dispensing Fee Guide Simcoe County
    • Pregnancy and Parental Leave
    • LTD - Long Term Disability
    • EFAP: LifeWorks
    • CAREpath
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Forms
    • Not sure which FORM to choose? Click here.
    • Abilities Form - to document a leave or accommodation
  • Bulletin Board
    • Educators Financial
    • OTIP
    • belairdirect
    • Edvantage
    • UPDATE and FORUM
  • Contact