The Kinder Way Podcast

What Happens if Their ‘Safe Place’ Disappears?

In our latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast, our host admits that this is the type of question that keeps her up at night – especially considering she and her husband didn’t have a will for many years after becoming parents. She ponders the reason why parents (like herself) put off important decisions like getting their will in order or selecting a guardian for their children. It’s not because they are lazy procrastinators, she argues, but because it’s very difficult to imagine someone stepping in to fill that very important role in a child’s life. If you’re a mom or a dad who has wondered, “Why do I need a will and trust?”, tune in to learn about the importance of having a legal will as a parent. Related Articles: * Estate Planning & Life Insurance: How to Approach ‘The Talk' With Your Folks [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/estate-planning-life-insurance-how-to-approach-the-talk-with-your-folks/] * Estate Planning: Your Voice After You're Gone [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/estate-planning-your-voice-after-youre-gone/] * GUIDE: 10 Ways to Protect Your Family After You're Gone [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/donating-life-insurance-benefits/] * 🎧Having ‘The Talk’ With Your Folks Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward [https://www.serenialife.ca/the-kinder-way-podcast/having-the-talk-with-your-folks-doesnt-have-to-be-awkward/] * 🎧 And They Say Diamonds Are Forever [https://www.serenialife.ca/the-kinder-way-podcast/they-say-diamonds-are-forever/] Member Benefits Empathy: Loss Support Tool [https://www.serenialife.ca/member-benefits/empathy/] LifeVault™ Will & Powers of Attorney [https://www.serenialife.ca/member-benefits/lifevault-benefit/] Sources Angus Reid Survey [https://angusreid.org/canada-will-testament-intestate-dying-without-will/#:~:text=Half%20of%20Canadians%20say%20they%20do%20not%20have%20a%20will,not%20have%20a%20will%20written.] My Grandfather’s Cat [https://www.mygrandfatherscat.ca/] Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/] Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/Sign-Up/] Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SereniaLife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/serenialife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenialife/] The 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.

Navigating Loss: The ‘Before’ and the ‘After’ [Interview with Madeleine Donner]

“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 Articles * Estate Planning & Life Insurance: How to Approach ‘The Talk' With Your Folks [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/estate-planning-life-insurance-how-to-approach-the-talk-with-your-folks/] * Estate Planning: Your Voice After You're Gone [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/estate-planning-your-voice-after-youre-gone/] * GUIDE: 10 Ways to Protect Your [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/donating-life-insurance-benefits/] Family After You're Gone [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/donating-life-insurance-benefits/] * 🎧Having ‘The Talk’ With Your Folks Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward {Interview with Julie O'Hagan] [https://www.serenialife.ca/the-kinder-way-podcast/having-the-talk-with-your-folks-doesnt-have-to-be-awkward/] * 🎧 And They Say Diamonds Are Forever [https://www.serenialife.ca/the-kinder-way-podcast/they-say-diamonds-are-forever/] Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/] Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/Sign-Up/] Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SereniaLife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/serenialife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenialife/] The 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.

Having “The Talk” With Your Folks Doesn't Have to Be Awkward [Interview with Julie O'Hagan]

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 [https://www.serenialife.ca/the-kinder-way-podcast/talking-money-with-my-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 [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/estate-planning-life-insurance-how-to-approach-the-talk-with-your-folks/] * Estate Planning: Your Voice After You're Gone [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/estate-planning-your-voice-after-youre-gone/] * Green Funerals: Eco-Friendly End-of-Life Planning [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/green-funerals-eco-friendly-end-of-life-planning/] * Donating Life Insurance Benefits [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/donating-life-insurance-benefits/] * GUIDE: 10 Ways to Protect Your Family After You're Gone [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/donating-life-insurance-benefits/] * 🎧Talking Money With My Boomer Mom [Interview with Julie O’Hagan] [https://www.serenialife.ca/the-kinder-way-podcast/talking-money-with-my-boomer-mom/] Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/] Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/Sign-Up/] Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SereniaLife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/serenialife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenialife/] The 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.

The Inheritance That Matters Most: A Healthy Planet

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 [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/green-funerals-eco-friendly-end-of-life-planning/] * 9+ Ideas to Put the FUN In Your Next Fundraiser [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/ready-to-take-action-9-ideas-for-your-next-fundraising-event/] * David Suzuki Foundation [https://davidsuzuki.org/] * Trees for Life [https://www.treesforlife.ca/] Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/] Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/Sign-Up/] Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SereniaLife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/serenialife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenialife/] The 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.

Business Owners – Ready to ‘Be Your Own Bank’?

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 [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/be-your-own-bank-infinite-banking-canada/] * Life Insurance for Business Owners [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/life-insurance-for-business-owners/] * Protect Your Small Business, Your Family & Yourself [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/protect-your-small-business-your-family-yourself/] * The Compound Effect: Grow Your Money with Whole Life Insurance [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/the-compound-effect-grow-your-money-with-whole-life-insurance/] * How to Withdraw Money from Your Life Insurance Policy [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/how-to-withdraw-money-from-your-life-insurance-policy/] * Is Infinite Banking in Canada Only for the 1%? [https://www.serenialife.ca/learn/infinite-banking-canada/] Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/] Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.serenialife.ca/Sign-Up/] Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SereniaLife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/serenialife/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenialife/] The 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.