After a terrific vacation in Atlantic Canada, I carefully placed my pink and white folder containing travel receipts, special mementos, and our now lost passports into the airplane seat back in front of me. I made a mental note to remember to take the folder when we touched down. I guess I should have made a real note because it wasn’t until we were halfway home did I realize … [Read more...] about A tale of two passports
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
First Home Savings Accounts
The wait is over At the beginning of the year, my son, Ben, wrote about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) that was announced by the Canadian government. At the time, financial firms had not put the required infrastructures in place to offer them, even though this brand-new account type had been introduced by the government and approved as a new tax-free savings … [Read more...] about First Home Savings Accounts
Speeding through the 80’s
I’m worried. I recently got lost in a department store. After wandering from exit to exit trying to find my way to a parking lot, a kind clerk pointed me in the right direction. Then this morning I lost a Google document. I know. My friend tells me it’s impossible to lose a Google Doc. Well, I lost one. At least it’s lost to me. Such is life speeding through the 80’s. The … [Read more...] about Speeding through the 80’s
Care… but not that much
The little-known secret to getting ahead financially Over the many years that I’ve helped people get ahead financially, I’ve noticed that certain principles keep coming back. One of those principles is to care... but not that much. Those that earn the most, care about their money, but not that much. At least that’s the case when it comes to the day-to-day … [Read more...] about Care… but not that much
Maintain good foot health
To maintain good overall health doctors recommend walking at least 10,000 steps a day. 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 how can you walk that 10,000 steps a day if your feet hurt? That’s why it’s important to maintain good foot health. There are many ways to … [Read more...] about Maintain good foot health