Many Small-Business Owners Need to Re-Think Their Retirement Plans
It’s a great plan—build a business, sell it someday, retire—but many business owners are struggling to do that By Lola…
Writing Songs May Help Those With Dementia to Learn—and Remember
There’s a commonly held belief, backed by research, that once a person has dementia, his or her capacity to learn new things disappears. However, promising new research out of the University of Melbourne, Australia, has shown that when those with…
Canada’s Top Retirement Destinations: Niagara-on the-Lake, ON
“I can’t imagine how anyone could be bored living here,” says a retired teacher from Toronto. By Wendy Haaf s…
Dye Your Hair at Home—and Love the Results
Many wouldn’t dare dye their own hair for fear of a dye disaster. Here’s how to do it right …
New Mortgage Rules May Affect Canadian Retirees
By Lola Augustine Brown The new rules on Canadian mortgages that went into effect October 17 are designed to help…
Want to stay independent longer? Get walking!
Simply putting one foot in front of the other (repeatedly!) can both reduce your chances of acquiring a physical disability—and…
You Can Stop Worrying About the Kids—They’re in Pretty Good Financial Shape
Canadians under the age of 35—also known as Millennials—often get a bad rap as social media-addicted brats with a sense…
The Cabot Trail: More Than Spectacular
We drove beautiful Cape Breton in mid-June, when the landscape was freshly green, lobster was in season, and roadsides were…
Before You Fall
There are steps you can take to reduce your chances of falling By Wendy Haaf One night last summer,…
The Human Touch
Last night as we left the movie, a huddled heap of humanity hunched on the darkened cinema steps. I didn’t…