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Empowering Yourself Financially: Importance of Financial Literacy for Women
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Finances
The Need To Prepare To Become a Widow Before You Are One
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.
Finances
Share Your Critical Information Before Your Family Actually Needs It
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.
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Life
Clearing Your Life's Clutter
Does your life feel cluttered? Not just with stuff, but also with your personal affairs? Then this should interest you. Retirement and Clutter Clearing Coach Lori Becker joins us to discuss her new book - Get a Grip - and how it can help you organize and declutter your life.
Relationships
Ask a Retirement Coach: Our Adult Child Living With Us is Impacting My Retirement Plans
Wanting to help your children is a natural thing. But how do you manage a situation when your adult child asks for support that impacts your life plans?
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Empowering Yourself Financially: Importance of Financial Literacy for Women
In the wake of her father’s sudden passing, Susan Williams, quickly realized the importance of financial literacy, especially for women who may one day be widowed. Susan recounts her experience and reflects on how financial literacy can empower us to navigate unexpected challenges and ensure our continued independence.
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Technology
Watch Out Scammers - AI is Coming For You!
Scammers are out there and if you believe you won't fall for them you may be surprised. But there is some good news. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help protect us. Scammers - meet Daisy.
Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2024 Update
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.
Finances
The Need To Prepare To Become a Widow Before You Are One
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.
Finances
Share Your Critical Information Before Your Family Actually Needs It
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.
Finance
How Much Money Do You Really Need For Retirement?
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?
Finances
Power Of Attorney: Choose Someone Who Loves You More Then Your Money
Sadly, financial elder abuse is a significant issue which is why choosing the right Power of Attorney for you is extremely important.
Finances
10 Simple Ways To Save Extra Money For Retirement
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.
Finances
The Rise Of Poverty In Retirement For The Middle Class
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.
Life
Retirement Realities For Women
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.
Suspect Financial Fraud? Act Now and Act Fast
Financial scams targeting seniors is far too prevalent in our society today.
Financial Elder Abuse – What You Need To Know
Elder abuse is one of those really uncomfortable topics to talk about. But it's important that we do.
Shifting Generational Perspectives: Moving From Paycheck to Cashflow
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.
14 Frugal Living Tips You Can Implement Today
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.
Signs You Need a Financial Advisor (and How to Find One)
Knowing when you may need the help of a Financial Advisor can be difficult.
Creating a Financial Legacy - For Only $100 Per Year
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?
Advanced Financial Planning: The Thinking Ahead Roadmap
Planning in advance in case you need support for your financial future is critical. The Thinking Ahead Roadmap can help you prepare.
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Understanding the Basics of a CHIP Reverse Mortgage
Retirement can now last from 20 to 40 years which can make funding retirement a challenge. This is where a CHIP Reverse Mortgage may be a solution.
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Retiring With Debt? How To Manage
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.
Five Financial Planning Steps To Take As You Approach Retirement
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.
Retirement Planning – Why It’s Different For Women
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.
Could You Use A Financial Planner?
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.
5 Things To Do Before You Retire
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.
