Now’s the Time to Review Your Estate
Congratulations if you’ve been wise enough to create a will, but you need to check it now and then to…
Rights & Money
Giving Money to the Kids Safely
By Olev Edur I’m a 71-year-old widow with an income of about $26,000 a year consisting of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits and a small survivor’s pension. I’ve paid off my mortgage, and this income…
Your Tax Guide for 2021
Getting your taxes done is never a breeze, but we’re here to help By Olev Edur It’s time to complete…
Boomers and Their Homes
More than a third of older Canadians are thinking about buying a home By Olev Edur Despite soaring real-estate…
Plan Now to Fund Your Retirement
Do you know precisely where RRSPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs fit into your retirement plans? By Olev Edur The deadline…
Avoid This Tax Trap
My husband died 10 years ago, I gave half of our cottage to my son, making him joint owner, and…
The RV Life Awaits You
If you want to travel without leaving behind the comforts of home, a recreational vehicle might be perfect for you…
When You Don’t Need Your RRIFs Yet
My wife and I are retired and in our 70s but still earning consulting income. We don’t yet need our…
Selling Non-Registered Assets
I’ll soon be turning 65 and retiring. I want to sell my investments and put the money into safer, guaranteed…
Dealing With Online Retail Hassles
When e-shopping doesn’t go as smoothly as it should, here’s how to help ensure you’re not left holding the bag…