What Tax Returns Tell Us About Us
A peek at the files can tell us a lot about how Canada’s retirees are faring these days By…
Retirement
You Can Apply to Receive Any Extra Benefits Early
If the government determines that you should be getting more benefits, you normally have to wait a year to get the money—but not always A popular regular feature in Good Times magazine is “Your Questions,” where Olev Edur provides…
Canada’s Top Retirement Destinations: Peterborough, ON
“Electric City” has a detailed plan to enhance services and infrastructure for older adults By Wendy Haaf Photo: City of…
Don’t Expect to Inherit CPP Benefits
Find out why a surviving spouse doesn’t automatically get his or her partner’s government pension A popular regular feature…
Gardening in the Fourth Dimension
When planning a garden, work with time—and time will be your helper By Carol Hall Photos: Carol Hall. Perhaps the…
Cross-Border Living Could Get Costly
Spending too much time in the United States could earn you a bill from the IRS A popular regular feature…
Are You Set for a Long Retirement?
We’re living longer these days and that can mean spending more years in retirement—which means making decisions about retirement goals…
Canada’s Top Retirement Destinations: Saskatoon
Saskatoon is thriving; in fact, it’s the fastest-growing census population centre in Canada By Wendy Haaf River Landing. Photo: Tourism…
RRSP Myths Debunked
Don’t let these common misconceptions keep you from saving wisely By Matt Smith You’ll lose all your earned interest to…
Canadian Women Worry About Retirement
According to a recent survey, women in Canada feel less financially prepared for retirement than men By Matt Smith Half of…