February is Heart Month, a time when we might focus more on our own cardiovascular health and what we can do to reduce the risk of heart disease. But perhaps a lot of us think of February primarily in terms of Valentine’s Day, the day devoted to celebrating romantic love. And depending on our own circumstances, the “Happy Valentine’s Day” celebration with roses, chocolates, and … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day & Happily Ever After matters
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
Retirement Saving Plans: should you contribute to an RRSP
Over the past decade or so, the government has introduced a number of new savings vehicles and made enhancements to existing ones. Obviously having more options is a positive thing, but with choice comes decisions and complexity. And indeed, having more options has made the decision of which type of account to use for your retirement savings much more complicated. Something … [Read more...] about Retirement Saving Plans: should you contribute to an RRSP
Is your hearing diminishing as you age?
Hearing is something we take for granted until we can’t. Leona Phillips had noticed that when she was in a crowd, her hearing was diminishing. But after she lost nearly 70 percent of her hearing in one ear due to a severe ear infection, she knew it was time for a hearing aid. Our sense of hearing is essential for daily living. Being able to hear keeps us connected with … [Read more...] about Is your hearing diminishing as you age?
Get your foot in the door of your brand-new home
by Ben Machel, CFP® For this month’s article we have a special treat – rather than my regular column I’ve brought in a guest writer. My son, Ben, joined the family practice seven years ago, and because the topic of this article is aimed at younger Canadians, I thought it would be best to hear from someone in that demographic. Read on for Ben’s thoughts about the Canadian … [Read more...] about Get your foot in the door of your brand-new home
Preparing for an emergency, the Go-Bag
We’ve all seen it in the movies or on a TV show. Someone gets a call. There’s no time. They need to leave NOW. Their “get-out-of-dodge” bag is already packed. They grab it and go. Are you preparing for an emergency? Could you Grab a Go-bag and be ready to go in minutes? Or even seconds? Sometimes referred to as a GOOD (short for Get Out of Dodge) bag, or more simply … [Read more...] about Preparing for an emergency, the Go-Bag