Understanding Condo Fees
The monthly fees that come with owning a condo can get complicated—it helps to know what to watch for By…
Rights & Money
Selling a Cottage
I own a cottage that I am considering selling in the next year or two. It was purchased in 1998 for $100,000 but now appraised at $600,000. How much tax would I have to pay as a result? By Olev…
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…
Health Canada Issues Grill Recall
Faulty knobs on the grill in question can deliver electric shocks By Caitlin Finlay Health Canada announced on June 3…
Smart Shopping Tips
Find out which beauty products are worth splurging on—and where you can save By Mariève Inoue It’s no secret that…
