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While you may just want to focus on the joy of being married (hello, honeymoon!), now is the time to prepare for your future together. Because life is full of unexpected curveballs that could rain on your marital parade, it's smart to establish a financial safety net so you're more prepared for whatever may come.

Case study: Learn how income annuities can help you beat retirement risks.

So you've landed a job with benefits — kudos! Even better, as part of that package, you're covered by a group life insurance policy. Now you don't have to worry, right? Not necessarily — the insurance provided by your employer may not provide you with the amount of coverage you ultimately need, at least, not according to surveyed Canadians.