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5
Dec

How to make donations that make a difference – for charities and for you at tax time

Consider these ideas before year-end to make a big difference for charities that matter to you.

3
Dec

Mortgage rundown: Higher interest rates will bring lower interest rates

1
Dec

Diary of a TFSA: My owner left me starving for attention, but it’s not too late

The tax-free benefit is so very appealing, but often taken too lightly.

28
Nov

My friends all want to buy homes. Should I stretch to do the same – or keep renting?

Many Canadians end up overextending themselves with sky-high mortgage and maintenance expenses because they don’t want to pay rent; however, buying a home they can’t afford leaves people house-rich and cash-poor.

21
Nov

Why Success Makes No Sense Until You Embrace Your Failures

Embracing your failures doesn’t mean promoting mediocrity: it is the key to achieving sustained success.

19
Nov

From Inc.: This 30-Second Routine Can Dramatically Increase Your Morning Energy and Focus

We all take a bit to get started in the morning, but this easy routine can give you an energy boost that makes caffeine unnecessary.

17
Nov

Hybrid retirement may be the answer

Early retirement may seem like the ultimate goal and a sign of immense wealth, but it can have its downsides.

14
Nov

How to keep the peace when travelling with adult kids and grandkids

According to Kiran Pure, a registered child psychologist from Dartmouth, N.S, multigenerational trips can be psychologically healing for seniors.

12
Nov

10 Habits of Successful People

Aside from the random element of luck, much of what makes some people successful involves the cultivating of certain habits. Learning how to employ them in your own life can pay off.

10
Nov

Inc.: Parents Should Stop Worrying About Kids’ Screen Time During the Pandemic

A new study suggests parents shouldn’t feel guilty about how much they relied on screens during the pandemic.