Are You Up for a Surprise Vacation?
By Lola Augustine Brown If you’re ready to take that dream vacation but have no idea where to go,…
How Long You Live Is Partly Up to You
By Wendy Haaf The Musée Héritage Museum’s Grain Elevator Park historic site. Photos: dreamstime/Peter McLean. Almost 20 years ago, Nora and Robert Clark lived in Nelson, BC. Nearing retirement, they wanted to move close to…
Your Guide to Disability Savings Plans
Registered disability savings plans (RDSPs) are essentially retirement savings plans for those with a disability—plans to which the government will…
More Advances in Cancer Care
We’re a long way from beating cancer, but scientists are gaining ground. We’re highlighting some of the recent steps forward.…
Leonard Cohen’s Last Words
By Lola Augustine Brown When Leonard Cohen died last November 7 at the age of 82, we mourned as a…
Don’t Skip Your Flu Shot This Year
By Lola Augustine Brown Photo: iStock/Jovanmandic. If you’re on the fence about getting your flu shot, this is not going…
What’s New in Cancer Care
We’re still a long way from beating cancer, but scientists are gaining ground in many areas. Over the next few…
How to Decode Condo Fees
Understanding what those monthly fees cover—and don’t cover—can make a world of difference By Olev Edur Photo: iStock/Ridofranz. When the…
Don’t Let Your Own Emotions Scam You
Letting fraudsters get you excited or angry may make you an easy target By Lola Augustine Brown New research results…
Hope Is a Risky Retirement Strategy
Are you counting on your home’s value rising to fund your retirement? By Lola Augustine Brown If you plan to…