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Canadians who do not have access to a retirement plan through their workplace (such as a defined benefit pension plan or a group RRSP) will soon have another, more convenient way to save with the introduction of Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs). Read more...
It's hard to stay organized in any aspect of life, but keeping your financial records in order is one of the most important things you can do to help your family should a crisis occur. Read more...
It's not a topic that most people want to think about, but as Canada's population ages it's inevitable that some of us will need long-term care, and paying for it could be an issue. Read more...
We've all heard the stories — the family pet gets sick or in an accident and suddenly the owner is rushing to the emergency animal hospital. Read more...
With a three-year plan underway, the federal government is phasing out printed cheques completely in favour of faster, safer and more convenient 'direct deposit' payments. Read more...
While you can continue to use the Canadian penny indefinitely, within time this coin will become more and more scarce. Here, from the federal government, are answers to the most frequently asked questions about the process: Read more...
Here are a few ways that seniors can stretch their retirement dollars by saving money at tax time Read more...
To ease some of the financial strain on families, the federal government recently announced a new family caregiver tax credit. Read more...
Saving and investing for retirement is important. But how and when to spend what you have worked so hard to accumulate is just as important, if not more so. Read more...
Giving to charity can be overwhelming at times. Your heart may be in the right place, but if you don't understand donation terminology, you may be less inclined to take action. Here are some guidelines for this year's gift giving season. Read more...
Here are 10 tips for keeping health care costs manageable Read more...
Identity theft among Americans 50 and older is rising, according to the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics. Read more...
There are many myths and misconceptions floating around the subject of credit. Here are 6 Myths Busted! Read more...
Personal planning involves making arrangements in advance in case you need assistance with managing your legal, financial and health-related affairs due to illness, injury or disability. Read more...
Here are some of my favorite "price choppers." Read more...
If your business plan has been collecting dust since you launched, it's likely time to refresh. Updating your business plan on a regular basis is critical for any business to stay relevant and be successful in the future. Read more...
Surveys of senior Canadians consistently find that many have prepared financial affairs for after their deaths, but have put little thought into their finances and living situation in the event that they become unable to care for themselves. Read more...
The dreaded tax season is now upon us and many of us are scrambling to get together our paperwork and scratching our heads on how to optimize our returns. This is why it is also an ample opportunity for con artists and scammers to take advantage of your stress. Read more...
4 vital tips to protect yourself and loved ones who are over 50 Read more...
Two key programs designed to financially assist lower income seniors can be accessed through the British Columbia government. Read more...
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