The 2014 Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution deadline is Monday, March 2, 2015. Here are some facts about RRSPs to help you make the most of this great opportunity to grow your retirement savings, better plan your personal taxes,…
By James Dolan The contract is signed. The cheque is cashed. Your business has been sold or you’ve been given a golden handshake. Now what? It’s a question many former company owners have a tough time answering. Whether you’re looking to…
By Brenda Spiering, Editor,BrighterLife.ca Can you imagine what would happen if you died and your beneficiaries didn’t know where to find your will? Or your money? It happens all the time according to Jim Yih, author of the personal finance…
Has it been awhile since you last looked at your insurance portfolio? Are you a little sketchy in your recollection of all the coverage you have and why you have it? Are you uncertain as to whether or not your…
By Anne Levy-Ward, BrighterLife.ca Rejoice — it’s officially “the dead of winter.” That’s what weatherman David Phillips says we should do at this time of year when Canadian temperatures reach their absolute bottom before starting their long climb back up. “This…
By Rachel Shantz I read a great article that appeared in the New York Times, which reveals how some of the biggest leaders in the tech industry, including the late Steve Jobs, did not allow a technology free-for-all at home. In…
By Grant Ostir Even if you don’t consider yourself someone who leads a risky lifestyle, there’s a chance that experts might disagree. If you rock climb, scuba dive, travel to dangerous places for work or even drive long distances (compared…
If you have been accumulating wealth in a Registered Savings Plan and are turning 71 this year or next, you should be aware of the decisions you have to make. The Income Tax Act says that you have to terminate…
A nagging cough. Constant fatigue. Smelly clothes. Empty pockets. These are just a few reasons why most people want to quit smoking. More importantly, Tobacco-related illnesses kill more than 45,000 Canadians a year, a fact that also pushes a number…
