Powers of Attorney Are Pretty Powerful
When you grant power of attorney to someone other than your spouse, your spouse may lose the right to speak…
Rights & Money
Discover a New Concept in Senior Living
Co-housing offers an alternative for people who prefer a tight-knit community to a traditional seniors’ residence By Bonnie Munday Photo: iStock/bowdenimages. Over the 20 years between 2017 and 2037, the number of Canadians aged 65 or older is expected…
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…
Your Tax Guide for 2018
If you’ve left doing your taxes to the last minute, you might find our annual tax guide a valuable quick…
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…
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…
Corporate Data Breaches: Should You Be Concerned?
What happens to your personal data when a company you do business with gets hacked? By Olev Edur It’s…
Preserving the Value of Your Estate
Some of the assets in an estate are subject to taxes and fees, and some aren’t. Find out which is which…
Strengthen Your Password Strategy
A sound password strategy is a critical element in your protection against cyber criminals. By Olev Edur Photo : iStock/filistimlyanin.…
How to Keep Yourself Cyber-Secure
Shopping, banking, and connecting online have changed our lives in a few short years, but the more time you spend…