My family comes from a refugee journey – one that continues all over the world today. War creates chaos, fear and trauma for people. This is followed by fleeing the conflict, living in temporary refugee camps and seeking asylum in a safe country. This is my grandparent’s story. They left their established homes, communities and economic systems to come across the world to an … [Read more...] about Making their new life in their new country
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
Tithing on your inheritance
I was recently asked the question: “Should I tithe on an inheritance that I receive?” My first thought (and in hindsight I wish I had verbalized it) was that I was pleased that the person didn’t ask: “Do I have to tithe on my inheritance?” That showed that they were coming at the question with the right heart. In considering my answer, it might help the reader to understand … [Read more...] about Tithing on your inheritance
Those feet were made for walking
To maintain good overall health doctors recommend walking at least 10,000 steps a day, that is what those feet were made for. In addition, numerous studies declare this is a great way to keep off excess pounds, make our bodies more flexible, and improve mental acuity. But in order to walk 10,000 steps a day it’s important to protect the health of the feet. There are many … [Read more...] about Those feet were made for walking
When is the right time to move to a senior’s home
When is the right time to move? This is a question that comes up at our seniors’ campus of care nearly every day. People who are in their 80’s and 90’s are wondering if and when they should make a move to an Independent Living apartment, an Assisted Living apartment or a Life Lease. Many people move at the time of a crisis. Others plan for it and move before something … [Read more...] about When is the right time to move to a senior’s home
Hiring a financial planner
Let’s not sugar-coat it. Money is important to all of us, even though many of us don’t necessarily want to admit it. Even the least worldly of us wants a dry bed, a roof over our heads and our daily bread. And that takes money. In today’s world, it’s even more complicated. Navigating through the maze that is comprised of mortgages, insurance, pensions, RRSPs, TFSAs, … [Read more...] about Hiring a financial planner