Financial
Life expectancy, longevity and retirement planning......
Changes (for the better) in minimum RIFF withdrawals......
Back to back annuities (a specialty type).......
Life insurance in retirement.......
RRIFs and withholding taxes.......
Money saving tips for home insurance.......
An introduction to annuities and how they work.......
In retirement you are the payroll department so you need to decide how to manage wealth.......
Wealth management is hanging on to what we've got in a constructive, deliberate way.......
A testamentary trust may result in tax savings for your heirs.......
Trusts: they come in two main types..........
Don't leave home without it! Travel insurance that is..........
Insurance is an ancient tool but risks are as real as they ever were..........
Why not change your thinking from your dollar "number" to your "numbers".........
Do you recall the days when you didn't budget much, if at all.......
Old Age Security is the basic building block of Canada’s retirement benefit system...........
New rules for The Canada pension Plan arrived in 2011.......
Make sure you are getting the discounted banking charges that you are entitled to......
In the holiday season, reduce debt with a little budgeting and planning........
Estate
Strategies to avoid estate litigation........
Digital assets need recording for estate planning........
Caregiving can be deceptive, like hydrogen sulfide gas........
Philanthropy is not just for the rich and famous........
A death in the family will require certain duties to be carried out........
Leaving a legacy as part of our estate planning is something most of us don’t think about........
Different beneficiaries named in RRSP contract and will? - the will may take priority....
Many new terms associated with the modern family have entered the language.........
Careful thought is needed in choosing an executor - the duties can be extensive.....
A testamentary trust may result in tax savings for your heirs.......
Probate costs money but can protect an executor........
Family stories are an important part of our personal history.........
A Memorial Society takes a lot of stress out of planning a funeral......
It’s wise to assess the possibility of you becoming a care-giver beforehand........
Joint ownership sounds like a simple strategy but it needs some careful thought......
Trusts: they come in two main types..........
Lifestyle
Baby boomers and their effects as snowbirds..........
A new way to obtain a place to live..........
Housing options; so many descriptions; so few real choices..........
Find out the top five destinations world wide..........
Maybe there's no such thing as 'The Joining Type'..........
Bold colors add depth and character to living spaces..........
Planning tools can help you fashion a well thought out retirement..........
Big money frauds can target an individual's savings and home..........
Fraud awareness can be considered part of good financial planning..........
Traditional frauds take place at the door, on the phone or by mail..........
Some great advice to get you packing really efficiently..........
Getting started on planning for retirement..........
A few years back,'The Alberta Ministry of Health' was renamed 'Alberta Health and Wellness'......
A good definition of daily life is having to make a continuous series of choices........
Your career involves activities and routines you’ve become so accustomed to........
Planned freezer meals are a fantastic convenience.........
Walking can be a very effective exercise for most people.......
Good quality dark chocolate contains lots of antioxidants......
Canadians may be at risk for low levels of Vitamin D......
Hearing loss can create a strong feeling of isolation.......
Good dental health is an essential part of good overall health......
A few small irritants can add up to a lot of stress......
People living longer, healthier lives are working in retirement......
Reduce the risk of losing credit cards and other important items if you travel.....
The Bucket List without passion is just a list.........
Personal records can become very extensive and ubiquitous.......