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It’s About The G.I.S…

It’s About The G.I.S…

Last post I promised you a small factoid about the Guaranteed Income Supplement most people don’t consider. Believe it or not, I don’t really like crunching these numbers for you, I just think it’s imperative you understand what you have to look...

You Do The Math, Then You Bet On The Odds

I received my “Statement of Contributions” for my Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits today. As I get closer to age 60, it appears I need either a crystal ball or a set of dice to decide when I want to start collecting my CPP. If I apply at the age of 60, I...

Is Your Home Your Retirement Plan?

Watching HGTV again tonight. Another one of those good-looking-man-renovating-a-home shows. (I really do watch for the ideas – the hunky-man thing is just a bonus!) This is Scott McGillivray. His show is called Income Property – he shows interested buyers homes with...

Inspiration From A Children’s Story

Almost 25 years ago, my youngest daughter received a special book as a gift. Miss Rumphius is a beautiful story about a fictional woman whose grandfather advised her to “do something to make the world more beautiful”. This goal seemed elusive for her for...