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11 totally free health and wellness habits to feel better every day
Experts including osteopaths, GPs and Pilates instructors share their top tips for better health – no cost required
Your insurance needs are unique at every life stage.
Consider layering insurance policies to benefit from more flexible coverage.
Check out our article to learn more and see if it would suit you.
Consider layering insurance policies to benefit from more flexible coverage.
Check out our article to learn more and see if it would suit you.
How much does divorce in Canada really cost?
Christopher Liew outlines some of the expected and not-so-expected costs of divorce, to help you prepare and plan if you and your spouse decide it’s time to part ways.
Why Most People Are Saving For Retirement Wrong—And How To Fix It
Here are six reasons why most people are saving for retirement wrong and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.
Now retired, how do we withdraw funds without running out of money?
Now retired, how do we withdraw funds without running out of money?
What’s the difference between good debt and bad debt?
What’s the difference between good debt and bad debt?
Walking At This Pace 'Significantly' Boosted Weight Loss In Women Over 50, Per Study
Scientists theorized that walking at faster speeds could leave you breathless, which makes your body more likely to use blood sugar (a.k.a. glucose) for energy. At slower speeds, you may be more likely to burn fat instead.
Marriage versus common-law in Canada: the surprising financial impact and differences
"Are you living with your significant other? You could be in a common-law marriage without realizing it.
While both common-law partnerships and legal marriages are recognized for tax and legal purposes, the financial privileges and responsibilities often differ between the two. From tax benefits and pension entitlements to property rights and spousal support, these considerations could make or break your decision to officially tie the knot."
While both common-law partnerships and legal marriages are recognized for tax and legal purposes, the financial privileges and responsibilities often differ between the two. From tax benefits and pension entitlements to property rights and spousal support, these considerations could make or break your decision to officially tie the knot."
Government of Canada announces deferral in implementation of change to capital gains inclusion rate - Canada.ca
Government of Canada announces deferral in implementation of change to capital gains inclusion rate
Worried about the transition to retirement? How volunteering can boost well-being
When Ginny Barton’s husband passed away, she started volunteering to keep busy. By teaching others to knit, she gained a new sense of community
What happens when you withdraw money from your RRSP early?
1. You’ll miss out on the advantages of compound interest.
2. You'll have to pay tax on your RRSP withdrawals.
3. You’ll permanently lose RRSP contribution room.
If you need cash to deal with an unexpected expense, reach out and we can figure out the right strategy for you.
1. You’ll miss out on the advantages of compound interest.
2. You'll have to pay tax on your RRSP withdrawals.
3. You’ll permanently lose RRSP contribution room.
If you need cash to deal with an unexpected expense, reach out and we can figure out the right strategy for you.
How should young Canadians invest in bonds? - MoneySense
For young investors who are building the fixed-income portion of their portfolio, it’s best they keep their approach simple and go for low-cost investment options, experts say.
What No One Tells You About Retiring Alone
If you're single and ready to retire, the next stage of your life could look different from your married peers' lives. You may have a smaller nest egg, but you also might have more freedom to do what you want.
Meet Your Future Self: Embracing The ‘You’ In Retirement
Meet Your Future Self: Embracing The "You" In Retirement
Five tips to transform money into a tool instead of a temptation
Before spending, consider whether the money is for necessities, savings or a treat, and ensure that its purpose aligns with your priorities. Assigning a role to every dollar, such as for rent, future goals or fun, reduces aimless spending and transforms money into a tool instead of a temptation.
An Ontario high school teacher on how worried kids are today about money and their future
Kelly Gregory, an Ontario teacher, is trying to address these fears by teaching financial literacy to students at her high school in Kingston. Her experience is that talking about money helps students feel better about the future
How can you keep your financial goals on track during a market downturn? Start by asking yourself these three questions:
1. Have my financial goals changed?
2. Do I have a diversified portfolio?
3. How comfortable am I with risk?
You may be better off staying the course and sticking to your original plan if: Your goals haven't changed, and You have a diversified portfolio. Remember, history tells us that markets grow over the long term. Still worried? Let’s chat.
1. Have my financial goals changed?
2. Do I have a diversified portfolio?
3. How comfortable am I with risk?
You may be better off staying the course and sticking to your original plan if: Your goals haven't changed, and You have a diversified portfolio. Remember, history tells us that markets grow over the long term. Still worried? Let’s chat.
Tax return got flagged for a review? Don’t panic, experts say
Finding out your tax return is under review — especially after you’ve already spent your expected refund — can be unnerving. But it’s far less serious and more common than you think, tax experts say.
Can you make RRSP contributions after age 71? - MoneySense
Here’s why you might see an RRSP deduction limit on your notice of assessment, even when you’ve already converted your account to a RRIF.
Canadians turning to travel for resilience and longevity
About three-quarters of Canadian travellers (74 per cent) believe vacations can help them build resilience to better handle the stresses of everyday life, according to travel app Skyscanner’s 2025 Travel Trends report. And about six in 10 Canadians are more mindful about their health and well-being while on vacation.
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