Spreading Dividend Income?
I am 68 years old, retired, and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) are my main sources…
Rights & Money
5 Steps for Better Health-Care Spending
Having medical insurance and/or government coverage for the myriad of health-care issues many of us face as we get older is a relief. But there are often out-of-pocket costs we must worry about. The following are some strategies to help…
Selling a Cottage
I own a cottage that I am considering selling in the next year or two. It was purchased in 1998…
Understanding Condo Fees
The monthly fees that come with owning a condo can get complicated—it helps to know what to watch for By…
Income Tax in The Way?
I hope you can help me and a few of my friends. I am a widow, 80 years old, with…
How to Manage Your RRIF?
I'm 69 and own four different RRSPs at different institutions, amounting to a total value of about $300,000. These RRSPs…
Know Everything About Life Insurance
I sometimes receive mail from insurance companies inviting me to apply for their life insurance, even though I’m 70 years…
Making My Own Will
My wife and I live in Quebec. Can we make our own wills without incurring the costs of a lawyer?…
Is Your Ceiling Fan Turning the Right Way?
If it’s turning the wrong way, it can’t do its job properly By Caitlin Finlay One simple springtime chore you…
You Can’t be Fired for Being 65
That's the good news. The bad news is that antidiscrimination rules can create new problems for older workers. By Olev…
