Transitioning to Retirement
Instead of trying to determine precisely what your retirement will be, open yourself up to the possibilities. By Wendy Haaf…
Retirement
The Art of Tax Prediction
By Olev Edur I turn 65 next year, and I’m about to fill out the appropriate forms to apply for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. One of the questions I have to answer is how…
The Cost of a Care Home
I’m 66 and my husband is 61; we live in Saskatchewan and have been retired for five years. A few…
Fighting Ageism
Negative stereotypes about older people— whether you believe them or they come from others—can cause real harm. By Wendy Haaf…
Fine-Tune Your Portfolio for Retirement
Retirement involves a lot more than simply collecting a pension By Olev Edur So, you’re thinking about retirement. Congratulations—but…
Online Resource Will Help Coordinate Services for Seniors
Healthy Aging CORE is a national effort to boost seniors’ well-being and help them stay connected By Caitlin Finlay …
The Top 5 Downsizing Mistakes
Experts weigh in on how to avoid the potential pitfalls involved in downsizing By Wendy Haaf Almost every homeowner…
Some Government Benefits Are Calculated Automatically
You can apply for benefits early if times are hard By Olev Edur In the regular feature “Your Questions,”…
Canada Announces $60 Million More in Support for Seniors
The money will go to more than 3,000 community projects across the country By Caitlin Finlay The federal government…
Women Retire With 30% Less Money Than Men Do
Women face a lower standard of living in retirement, according to a new study By Caitlin Finlay An analysis…
