Drug Coverage For Seniors
I looked into the various provincial plans and found that, for the most part, seniors do have complete or partial drug coverage. All the provinces have very different plans.
Read MoreShould You Make RRSP Contributions If You Have A Pension?
When discussing retirement planning I wondered if you should contribute to your RRSP if you have a defined benefit pension plan?
Read MoreAssisting Elderly Parents
I have spent the last several weeks caring for my elderly parents to get them organized for their move to an assisted living apartment.
Read MoreIs It A Good Idea To Buy A Timeshare?
While we enjoyed our luxury accommodations, we were all discussing the same thing. Is it a good idea to buy a timeshare to use for your vacations?
Read More9 Ways To Avoid Buying Things You Don’t Need
We are so conditioned to simply buying a new item that we think we need or want, but there are other ways of getting these items without adding to your clutter and saving you money. Here are 9 ways to avoid buying things you don’t need:
Read MoreRESP Contributions And A Tuition Benefit
Shortly after our daughter was born we opened up an RESP and began regular monthly contributions. We didn’t start with much, just $100 each month to go towards her post secondary education. A few months later I changed careers and moved into the public sector, working at a University. I had to sit through an…
Read MoreRefinancing Your Mortgage: How Much Interest Can You Save?
There are a few reasons why you might consider refinancing your mortgage. You can take advantage of lower interest rates or consolidate higher interest debt.
Read MoreWays To Save Inside Your Tax Free Savings Account
People have realized the tremendous potential of the TFSA for a variety of savings goals. Let’s take a look at three ways to save inside your tax free savings account:
Read More10 Great Canadian Outdoor Summer Adventures
Tired of hearing about staycations and other frugal ways to travel? Here is a list of 10 great Canadian outdoor summer adventures to try:
Read MoreShould You Buy A Dividend ETF?
Why spend all of that time researching individual dividend stocks when you can just buy a dividend ETF like CDZ or XDV?
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