I never thought I’d see my two sons looking “older.” They are my “kids.” That’s why they surprised me by losing hair, gaining weight and generally showing the wear and tear of life. That means, of course, that I look older as well. I am usually displeased with photos taken of me; but when I look at those photos five years later, I look terrific. Our parts sag. Our muscles ache. … [Read more...] about Aging in the Spirit
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
Calling all people with Type 1 diabetes
Do you know any people under the age of 50 with Type 1 diabetes? Maybe someone you live or work with? Maybe your friend or neighbour? If you do know someone who fits this description, you NEED to read this and pass it on to them. When I first started in the industry back in 1995, I remember Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) were a terrible deal. I regularly … [Read more...] about Calling all people with Type 1 diabetes
Start the Car again – this deal is too good to be true
Have you looked at your investment statements lately? Or have you just thrown them in a drawer unopened, knowing that things have been on a downward trend? Or worse yet, are you checking the values online every morning, stressing about how low they can go? Recently, I’ve seen market prognosticators (well-known firms and individuals in the financial space) predict anywhere … [Read more...] about Start the Car again – this deal is too good to be true
I don’t want to be a burden
As people age and their need for care increases, there is one statement that is echoed from the depths of every soul: “I don’t want to be a burden.” This is a common sentiment that comes from the very centre of a person’s being. It’s our heart-cry to be valued for who we are without being judged as “less than” when we require assistance. Having once been an independent, … [Read more...] about I don’t want to be a burden
Fake news, when things sound too good to be true
Last month we here at Visionvest received a real-life lesson in fake news, when things sound too good to be true. We discovered a few five-star reviews on our corporate Facebook page that didn’t make any sense. In each review we were highly praised (which we liked), but they were all for staff we didn’t have and actions we didn’t take. “I had a great meeting with … [Read more...] about Fake news, when things sound too good to be true