“Hey Arnold, can I get you to cash out another $15,000 for me?” “Of course,” I replied. “But Jane, forgive me, I just have to ask. This is the third time in three months that you asked to withdraw a large sum. Now, obviously, it’s your money and you can do with it as you like, but at this rate you are burning through it fairly quickly. Can I ask what’s going on? I know you … [Read more...] about Trust issues: Do you have a trusted contact person?
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Call 811: health information and advice phone line operated by HealthLink BC
Do you want to talk to registered dietician? Are you looking for professional advice before starting a new fitness regime? Perhaps you need information about a new drug being prescribed for arthritis. Then look no further than calling 811. Commonly known as the Nurse Line, there is much more to 811 than simply accessing the services of a registered nurse. 811 is a free … [Read more...] about Call 811: health information and advice phone line operated by HealthLink BC
Charitable gifts: Tax credits and how they work
Some time ago, I had a conversation with a regular charitable donor that went something like this: “What a rip off! It’s not like it used to be. The government only gives a 29% tax credit for my charitable donation. I get way more than that for an RRSP contribution. I used to get a deduction for the full amount of my charitable contributions, just like my RRSPs.” “You’re … [Read more...] about Charitable gifts: Tax credits and how they work
My mother has dementia
This is the first in a series of three articles about dementia. We had a guest, years ago, who told us that her mom was chiding her dad for visiting his friend who had dementia, because the friend didn’t remember him. Our friend apparently saw it as her mom did: that it seems like a waste of time to visit someone who doesn’t know who you are. The way our guest told it, … [Read more...] about My mother has dementia
War in Ukraine impacted stock markets
We watched the news with shock and horror as Vladimir Putin waged war on Ukraine, killing thousands of innocents and displacing millions more. The cost to the Ukrainian people is massive. We cannot express deep enough sympathies to them, their families and friends, and all the other victims of war. While it seems almost petty to even bring it up, Putin’s actions have … [Read more...] about War in Ukraine impacted stock markets