Jackson Middleton
Here is a list of articles that I have come across that I found valuable. Thought they were worth sharing with you!
By Marie Engen We're always hearing dire warnings about how woefully unprepared boomers are for retirement. An Ipsos-Reid survey done for CGA-Canada reports that 25% of their respondents have never made a savings contribution and 29% said they had no money left over to save after paying expenses.
By David Berkowitz Finding the right insurance to suit your individual needs can be a tricky task. This is especially the case when it comes to over 65 travel insurance. The fact is that some travel insurance providers are unwilling to insure senior citizens.
By Diane Selkirk for readersdigest.ca Find out what you need to know before heading south for the winter. Unless you have a compelling reason for putting down roots in a specific location, take your time and explore.
By News Canada It's not a topic that most people want to think about, but as Canada's population ages it's inevitable that some of us will need long-term care, and paying for it could be an issue.
Done right, downsizing can still be a good idea. You might not only walk away with more money, but also simplify your life and reduce your home-maintenance and utility costs for years to come. To reach that happy outcome, you need to steer around the unexpected pitfalls that make downsizing so dicey.
We're in a good place. Not the best, but close. Canada ranks fifth as the best place to grow old, with Switzerland topping the list followed by Norway, Sweden and Germany. We're ahead of the Netherlands, Iceland and Japan. The U.S. ranks ninth followed by the United Kingdom.
I am wearing a kilt right now and have consumed coffee today. Family Man. Innovator. Foodie. List Maker. Marketing consultant living on Vancouver Island. I don't own pants.
