RRIF or Annuity?
By Olev Edur I’ll be turning 71 in December, and I understand that I must do something with my…
Rights & Money
Understanding Powers of Attorney
By Olev Edur If you ever become incapacitated, you’ll want someone you trust to look after your interests, but the details of arranging that can get complicated; here’s an overview We’re living longer on average than ever before, and…
Don’t Forget Your OAS Benefits
By Olev Edur I’m a widow aged 66, and my Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits are less than $400 a…
Investing Wisely During a Time of Inflation
By Olev Edur Given that efforts to curb inflation have pushed interest rates higher, you might be tempted to fiddle…
A Review of the 2023 Budget
By Olev Edur A close look at this year’s federal budget reveals a number of provisions that should benefit retirees …
Is it Possible to Avoid Probate Fees?
By Olev Edur My wife and I are in our 80s, and our wills leave all our assets to our…
Planning Your Retirement Income
By Olev Edur I’m 61 and live alone, and I’ve been a construction labourer since coming to Canada 25 years…
Testamentary Trusts: Valuable Planning Tools
By Olev Edur According to Lydia Potocnik, head of estate planning and philanthropic advisory services at BMO Private Wealth in…
How to Pass On Your Wealth Wisely
Giving some of your assets to family requires careful planning—and the same is true if you’re the one on the…
Cyberattacks: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
More than half of seniors believe they will be targeted by cyber criminals. And they’re right. ADVERTORIAL – Imagine that your…
