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“As my final act of love… here’s where I keep all my legal documents.”Trust us, this isn’t as strange as it sounds. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know how difficult it can be to navigate grief while funeral planning. From “How much does a funeral cost in Canada?” to “How do I write an obituary?”, there are many important questions, decisions, and tasks that happen after a loss. The reality is that many challenges could be avoided if we prioritized having that one difficult conversation while our loved ones are still happy and healthy. Funeral pre-planning, if you will. In our latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast, our host interviewed VP of Client Success at Empathy, Madeleine Donner, and was surprised to learn some pretty sobering statistics when it comes to estate planning in Canada. The good news is, it doesn t have to be this way. Tune in to learn more!Related ArticlesEstate Planning & Life Insurance: How to Approach ‘The Talk' With Your Folks Estate Planning: Your Voice After You're Gone GUIDE: 10 Ways to Protect Your Family After You're Gone🎧Having ‘The Talk’ With Your Folks Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward {Interview with Julie O'Hagan]🎧 And They Say Diamonds Are ForeverVisit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

When it comes to end-of-life planning in Canada, the stats tell us that many of us are behind when it comes to making these very important decisions. Maybe that’s because having “the talk” about end-of-life planning can feel a little bit awkward – whether we’re chatting with our life partner, business partner, or aging parents. But as more and more Canadians enter the sandwich generation, having difficult conversations with parents become all the more important.If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to aging parents about finances, funeral wishes, or where they keep their will, this latest episode is for you. Using only a blog article as her guide, our host asks her boomer mom the awkward questionsabout her end-of-life wishes… and realizes it doesn’t have to be so awkward after all. Tune in to see how it goes!Related Articles:Estate Planning & Life Insurance: How to Approach ‘The Talk' With Your Folks Estate Planning: Your Voice After You're Gone Green Funerals: Eco-Friendly End-of-Life PlanningDonating Life Insurance Benefits GUIDE: 10 Ways to Protect Your Family After You're Gone🎧Talking Money With My Boomer Mom [Interview with Julie O’Hagan] Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

April is Earth Month! And it’s got our host thinking about the state of our planet – and our children’s future. Inspired by a recent talk she saw with THE most famous climate activist in Canada (and David Suzuki’s wife, Tara Elizabeth Cullis), this episode has her planning for the future in a way that prioritizes the future of our planet, too. So whether you find yourself researching green funeral options, participating in Earth Day tree planting, or living more sustainably, give yourself a pat on the back and give this episode a listen!Related Articles:Green Funerals: Eco-Friendly End-of-Life Planning 9+ Ideas to Put the FUN In Your Next Fundraiser David Suzuki FoundationTrees for LifeVisit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Life insurance for business owners – how does it help you build your wealth while giving you more control of your money? And what does it mean to “be your own bank”? In the latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast, our host speaks with Serenia Life Advisor, Greig Humphrey, about infinite banking in Canada, and how it can be a really smart wealth-building strategy for business owners and entrepreneurs. Because not only does business owner life insurance provide financial protection for your business and your loved ones, it also comes with an investment component that grows, tax-free, over time. But here’s the real question for Canadian business owners: Does infinite banking concept in Canada really work? Tune it to learn both the pros and cons of this strategy, and find out if it’s the right next move for your business.Related Articles:Be Your Own Bank: Infinite Banking (Canada) for Small Business Owners Life Insurance for Business OwnersProtect Your Small Business, Your Family & Yourself The Compound Effect: Grow Your Money with Whole Life Insurance How to Withdraw Money from Your Life Insurance PolicyIs Infinite Banking in Canada Only for the 1%?Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Is critical illness insurance worth it? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, this episode is for you. In it, our host talks about two real-life scenarios where a regular income came second to spending time with a sick or newly diagnosed child. And if you consider the average off time from work (in Canada) for a childhood cancer diagnosis, for example, the typically low critical illness insurance cost to cover those missed paycheques just makes sense. Find out just how low that cost can be, and why purchasing child critical illness insurance can mean taking the time you need to be with your child during treatment and recovery – without worrying about your finances. Tune in, and be sure to stick around for the sprinkle of kindness at the end!Related Articles:A Guide to Critical Illness Insurance in CanadaCritical Illness Vs. Disability Insurance: Which Coverage Do You Need?S1, EP 7: Sliding Doors – The One with the Unexpected IllnessLiving Benefits: How to Use Life Insurance While Alive (Canada)  Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

If you’re looking for romantic Valentine’s Day ideas, our host talks about why a certain outside of the (velvet) box gift is a better symbol of “forever.” While it may not be the most romantic gift you ever received, it definitely demonstrates lasting love. Because – spoiler alert – it even outlives the promise of ‘til death do us part. So if you’re thinking of proposing on Valentine’s Day, maybe consider adding this idea to the mix. Already married? This may be one of the best ways to show your wife you love her. Romance after marriage in real life or a deeper commitment than a diamond ring? You decide. Tune in, then have your say in the comments! Related Articles:Protect the Love of Your Life With Life Insurance for Newlyweds 9 Questions to Ask Your Fiancé(e) Before You Tie the Knot Life Insurance for Couples in CanadaVisit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

I outlive my retirement savings? With RRSP Season here, that’s a question that may be on the mind of many Canadians. Not surprising when you consider the average retirement savings in Canada. (Spoiler alert: It’s pretty bleak.) In the latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast, our host talks about a truly unique way to fund retirement – via a regular paycheque, using a strategy most people don’t know exists. If you’ve ever wondered, “How can I ensure I don’t outlive my retirement savings?” this episode is for you – it doesn’t matter if retirement is in the very near future or still feels like it’s a lifetime away!Related ArticlesPlanning to Retire in 10, 20, or 30 Years? Then Read ThisYour Step-By-Step Guide to Investing an RRSP Into a GIAYour Step-By-Step Guide to Moving a Life Insurance Payout Into an SPAVisit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Happy New Year! If you’re still looking for New Year’s resolution ideas but are tired of the “new year, new you” narrative, this episode is for you. With the 4 pillars of wellness in mind, our host recommends a different kind of self-care that will have you focusing on your financial well-being in a simpler, more sustainable way. This episode is a great lesson on how to be kind to yourself in a way that benefits future you.Tune in for one of the best New Year’s resolutions out there – and feel free to steal it if you like! Related Articles:Our Top Tip for Saving Money: Forced Savings! The Compound Effect: Grow Your Money with Whole Life InsuranceYour Step-By-Step Guide to Investing an RRSP Into a GIACritical Illness vs Disability Insurance: Which Coverage Do You Need? Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

As we wrap up the year, our host ponders what trulymatters in life – and what mattered this past year. Spoiler alert: It’s not what you think! Tune in to our last episode of 2025 for some end-of-year thoughts and a look back at the first year of The Kinder Way Podcast. Then tell us: How would you define 2025… and what does 2026 have in store for you? Related Articles:Tips for Coping With Loss Over the HolidaysConsider Connecting With a Therapist This New YearVisit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Do you vote with your wallet or bank account? Love to support businesses that give back? Then this episode is for you! Our host sits down with a colleague who not only leads our Member Benefits program but is also passionate about supporting her community. Together, they explore how a company’s commitment to charitable programs shapes their purchasing choices – and why small businesses that give back to the community can sometimes create an even bigger community impact than the large ones! You’ll also walk away with practical ideas for giving back on a budget. So tune, relax, and enjoy! (And don’t forget to stick around for the sprinkle of kindness at the end!)Related Articles:9 Ways to Give More & Spend Less This Holiday Season9+ Ideas to Put the FUN In Your Next FundraiserFor the Season of Giving, Support One of Canada’s Top-Rated CharitiesFor Pet's Sake: Remember to Include Your Furry Friends in Your Will Learn more about our benefits:Fundraiser Benefit Volunteer Benefit Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Giving money to grandchildren can be tricky — parents worry it’s too impersonal, and grandparents don’t want to feel like they’re in a gift-giving competition. But with the holidays around the corner, it might be time to rethink that, especially if you’re a parent hoping to avoid another avalanche of toys. The reality is that grandparentsgiving money to grandchildren can be a special, lasting gift… if done right, that is! The latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast reveals what happens after a millennial mom teaches her boomer mom about life insurance for kids in Canada. So tune in! And then pick up the phone and give your boomer mom a call – it may be time to have your own intergenerational money talk! 😉Related Articles:A Grandparent’s Gift: For the Child Who 'Has It All'Child Life Insurance: Give Your Baby the Gift of Life...and Life Insurance Family Life Insurance Is a Plan for Your Family’s FutureIs Infinite Banking in Canada Only for the 1%?Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Joint Last to Die. Death Benefit. Survival Period. Scary movies or insurance industry terms? Just in time for Halloween, The Kinder Way Podcast’s host is unmasking these spooky sounding words so you’ll see they’re not so scary after all! Tune in to find out why… and don’t forget to stick around for the Halloween-themed sprinkle of kindness at the end! “This is it. Don’t get scared now.” #HomeAloneQuoteRelated Articles:⁠Understanding Term Life Insurance Terms: GlossaryWhole Life Insurance Vs Universal Life InsuranceJoint or Single Life Insurance: Which One Should You Choose? Critical Illness vs Disability Insurance: Which Coverage Do You Need? Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

In Episode 7, our host is talking Gwyneth Paltrow in the 90s, one of her favourite movies, and What Ifs? If you’re wondering what these three seemingly random things have in common, it all comes down to Critical Illness Insurance in Canada. In fact, if you’ve ever wondered, “is critical illness insurance worth it?” – this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for a re-imagined version of “Sliding Doors,” and see what happens to Helen in three parallel universes. And, as always, don’t miss the sprinkle of kindness at the end!Related Articles:Critical Illness vs Disability Insurance: Which Coverage Do You Need?Living Benefits: How to Use Life Insurance While Alive (Canada)Crowdfunding Like GoFundMe Is Not Life InsuranceVisit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

In Episode 6, our host digs into why dying is expensive with Serenia Life’s Chief Distribution Officer. This candid conversation about the cost of dying in Canada is a true eye-opener. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “is dying expensive?” — this episode has the answers (and more). You’ll learn why Canadians need to pay closer attention to capital gains tax, the hidden expenses young families should prepare for, and practical insights to ease the burden. And, as always, don’t miss the sprinkle of kindness at the end!Related Articles:Do You Really Want to Sell the House? Crowdfunding Like GoFundMe Is Not Life InsuranceAs a mom, here’s why I’m grateful for life insurance -> Donate to Hockey Helps the Homeless!Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Episode 5 finds our host revisiting some near-death experiences during a trip to Thailand when she was young and “invincible.” As she recounts these close calls, it occurs to her that – had her 9 lives not kicked in – her parents may have been facing some pretty hefty medical repatriation costs. And if you’ve ever wondered, “How much does repatriation cost?”, it’s not cheap! Tune in to our latest episode to live through our host’s travel adventures… and brushes with death. And don’t forget to stick around for the sprinkle of kindness at the end!Related Articles:⁠⁠You're Never Too Young to Have Life Insurance9 Things You Need to Know About Travel Insurance Before Your Next Trip Tips for Safe Travels With Kids Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Episode 4 finds our host and “life insurance convert” pondering whether life insurance is, in fact, a necessary good. While considering the insurance industry’s reputation in general, she doesn’t shy away from telling some surprising truths about travel insurance (an industry she formerly worked in). Digging a bit deeper, she discusses why consumers don’t have to worry about being taken advantage of when it comes to the life insurance industry in Canada. Plus, she may even answer the question, “Is life insurance necessary for everyone?” Tune in to find out in our latest episode… and don’t forget to stick around for the sprinkle of kindness at the end!Related Articles:⁠Comparing Life Insurance in Canada: Workbook and ChecklistHow to Buy Term Life Insurance for the First Time What Is Term Insurance and How Does It Work? What is Whole Life Insurance and How Does it Work? - Serenia Life Financial9 Things You Need to Know About Travel Insurance Before Your Next Trip Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

In Episode 3, our host gets up close and personal with Serenia Life’s Director of Marketing to talk about – you guessed it – the need for life insurance after divorce in Canada. Lucky for us, she isn’t afraid to talk about her own experience of divorce. And while life insurance may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about ending a marriage, she shares why it’s important to consider – especially if there are little ones in the picture. Give this episode for the inside scoop about life insurance after a divorce… and don’t forget to stick aroundfor the sprinkle of kindness at the end!Related Articles:Life Insurance After a DivorceJoint or Single Life Insurance: Which One Should You Choose? Life Happens: Why Life Insurance for Single Moms is a Must How Female Friendships Positively Impact Your Life  Visit our website: ⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

Think life insurance only pays off after you’re gone? Think again! In Episode 2, you’ll learn that it can actually play a major role in your family’s financial planning process — long before you ever need a payout. From life insurance with living benefits to “compassionate assistance” for those facing a terminal illness, there’s a lot more to it than most people realize. In this episode, our host shares how living benefits insurance fits into her own family’s financial plan, and what she views as very clear benefits throughout their lifetime. And while you may not walk away with a financial plan sample, but you’ll definitely gain a better understanding of how life insurance can work for you while you're still very much alive. So tune in to find out why… and don’t forget to stick around for the sprinkle of kindness at the end of the episode!Related Articles: ⁠Living Benefits: How to Use Life Insurance While Alive (Canada)⁠Is Infinite Banking in Canada Only for the 1%? ⁠Invest in Their Future With Life Insurance for KidsForget Mortgage Insurance – Protect Your Everything With Life Insurance Visit our website: ⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠Sign up for email: ⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠Follow us on social media:⁠Facebook ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

In Episode 1, you’ll find out why our host went from life insurance skeptic to convert. Plus, she shares an affordable technique for building your child’s wealth in a way that many may not be familiar with – a hack, she admits, she didn’t know until she began working in the industry herself. Tune in for the inside scoop from and be sure to stick around ‘til the end, or you’ll miss the sprinkle of kindness. And don’t forget to subscribe… so you’ll never miss a future episode!Related Articles: As a Mom, Here’s Why I’m Grateful for Life InsuranceIs Infinite Banking in Canada Only for the 1%? Things to Consider When Researching Children’s Whole Life InsuranceWhen to Consider Life Insurance for a Child: Key Milestones Visit our website: SereniaLife.caSign up for email: SereniaLife.ca./Sign-UpFollow us on social media:Facebook Instagram LinkedInThe information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

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