Finances

When Richard's granddaughter turned eight, he gave her $100 to invest and has been doing that every year. Elsie is now twelve and here's what she has learned so far.

Women tend to live longer than men and unfortunately, the number of women who are left alone and ill prepared to financially manage their investments without their spouse is significant. We need to change this.

It's probably not at the top of your to-do list but should be. It's important to share your critical information with your family before they actually need it.

Unfortunately, many people don’t believe that they have or will have saved enough for retirement. Here are ten simple ideas to help put more money in your pocket.

Baby boomers are speeding towards retirement. But rather then crossing over this threshold to an anticipated life of doing whatever you like, many may be facing a much nastier reality. Finishing their lives either in or near poverty.

Some believe you need about 70 to 80% of your salary to live in retirement. But where did this number come from and more importantly is it really accurate?

Sadly, financial elder abuse is a significant issue which is why choosing the right Power of Attorney for you is extremely important.

As much as the inequality of pay and career advancement opportunities for women has been a major contributing factor, there are also other situations and influences that have also resulted in women having challenges in retirement.

Financial scams targeting seniors is far too prevalent in our society today.

Elder abuse is one of those really uncomfortable topics to talk about. But it's important that we do.

Younger generations do not want to solely rely on a single paycheck as their source of income. They plan to develop multiple streams of cashflow.

Adopting a frugal living lifestyle helps you use your money on things you value most: living debt-free, having more money for retirement and investing in yourself.

Knowing when you may need the help of a Financial Advisor can be difficult.

Chances are you have considered your financial legacy after you are gone. But what about leaving a financial legacy that extends beyond just money and shares life lessons as well?

Planning in advance in case you need support for your financial future is critical. The Thinking Ahead Roadmap can help you prepare.

Servicing debt on a fixed retirement income can put a strain on you future plans not to mention the physical and emotional toll of financial stress.

As you prepare for you retirement, there are probably many things on your mind and lots of things to do. To help, here is a list of five things that you should probably make sure that you add to your list.

Many baby boomers are looking forward to retirement and when they can trade in their working lives for something else. But the process of planning for retirement isn’t necessarily the same for everyone.

My wife is an investment advisor at a major Canadian bank and was forced to work from home during the pandemic. As a result, I got a chance to see her in action dealing with her clients.

Retirement - it's the time of life when you say goodbye to the daily grind and say hello to what you want to do. But before you take the leap here are five things to consider.

Chances are you have thought about how much money you have (or possibly don’t have) but have you considered your financial wellness?

We seem to be continually bombarded with articles about how financially ill prepared baby boomers are for retirement. Could this be why?

Canadians are facing many challenges when it comes to financing their retirement. A reverse mortgage may be a financial solution to consider.

What if you could leave a long lasting financial legacy for only $100 a year? Richard Weijo has figured out a great way to do this with his granddaughter.