Watch for the top pests in each province Flies are one of the nation’s top pest issues, followed by spiders, moths, beetles and sowbugs, according to recent data from Orkin Canada. While all pests are constantly in search of their three survival elements – food, water and shelter...
Debt reduction essential for Boomers Financially speaking, you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. The taxes are filed and the refund should be deposited into your account in a couple of days. Like every year, you’re going to reinvest it: some into the RRSP, some in the...
A will is your most personal document Every person should have a will, which should cover at least seven essential points to avoid difficulties in the future, as follows: • Make sure only one will exists. • Determine who you want as your executor—the person who will carry out your...
Make the Old Age Security Pension work for you In 2012, the federal budget included an important change: the eligibility date for the Old Age Security Pension (OAS) increased from age 65 to 67. However, your eligibility date is not affected if you were born before April 1958 – and there are...
Are you saving enough for retirement? Most Canadians do not know how much money they’ll need to save to maintain their desired standard of living in retirement. Fortunately, there are resources online that will help you work that out and make concrete plans to achieve it. How much...
Don’t let Psoriasis have a negative impact on your life Brooks Harvey knows first-hand the impact psoriasis has on the lives of the 1 million Canadians with the skin disorder that causes disfiguring red, scaly and itchy rashes. “I was only eight years old. On top of all the challenges a young child...
