Planned Giving: What You Need to Know
You can go on supporting the causes that matter to you even after you’re gone if you do the proper…
Rights & Money
Tax Rates: Student vs Worker
My husband, who passed away several years ago, bequeathed corporate shares now worth $100,000 to our daughter. If she could declare some of the profits each year without selling shares, she’d incur no tax because her current student income is…
Shop Safely Online
How to protect yourself from scams while enjoying the perks of the worldwide cyber-mall By Lola Augustine Brown For many,…
Side Hustles
Boost your bank balance and have a little fun By Lola Augustine Brown If you’d like to make a little…
Skyrocketing House Prices
With real estate values on the rise, older Canadians are asking, “What’s next?“ By Olev Edur Ever since the COVID…
Inheritance to a Minor
My question concerns leaving an inheritance to a minor. Is there a simple way to transfer a small amount to…
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…
Spreading Dividend Income?
I am 68 years old, retired, and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) are my main sources…
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…