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Feel the force flow-through
At this time of year investors think about taxes, so it's not surprising to see several flow-through share offerings on the market.
Consider your savings options for the future
IT used to be that retirement planning was a bit of a no brainer - open an RRSP, sock away as much as you could afford, watch your money grow and then use those funds in your retirement.
Don't believe everything you read this year
Make that a lot of Christmas cheer. Social images of aging seem to come in only one variety these days: negative.
Why we fail to plan
Deep down, I know that financial planning is simple: plan for life's risks and our inevitable mortality, spend less than we earn and invest wisely.
Increased rates make sense
Over the last couple of months there have been several letters bemoaning the increase in the municipal property tax rates. Well, by now taxes have been paid. Did I enjoy paying the increased amount? No, but I understand council's position.
Reader feedback requires second look
AFTER I write a column my readers let me know whether it was a hit or a miss.
Canadians to wait longer to collect OAS
Last year there was a debate around what to do with the Canada Pension Plan.
Make the most out of this phase of life
LAST month I managed to slip away for a few weeks to the island of Kauai.
Losing the timing lottery
In the days since the federal government's announcement that eligibility for old age security (OAS) payments would be raised to 67 from 65 there has been relatively little outcry.
Next group of 'pensioners' to face challenges
In the days since the federal government's announcement that eligibility for old age security (OAS) payments would be raised to 67 from 65, there has been relatively little outcry.
Next group of 'pensioners' face challenge
In the days since the federal government's announcement that eligibility for old age security (OAS) payments would be raised to 67 from 65, there has been relatively little outcry.
Taxpayer Backlash
A survey released Tuesday by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation indicates that almost three-quarters of B.C. residents would support provincial legislation - a Compensation Equity Act - to limit pay and benefits for provincial and municipal bureaucrats.
Losing the lottery of timing
In the days since the federal government's announcement that eligibility for old age security (OAS) payments would be raised to 67 from 65 there has been relatively little outcry.
Leave pensions alone
In his 2012 budget speech March 29, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty asserted action was necessary to ensure the Old Age Security program remained sustainable. In 20 years, he said, there would be only two workers for every one retiree pulling down OAS benefits.
'Do they think we are idiots?'
The budget release illustrates the paradox and inequities of government's priorities.
Generational Pain
In the days since the federal government's announcement that eligibility for old age security (OAS) payments would be raised to 67 from 65, there has been relatively little outcry.
Penny lost, but many earned
Herr Kamp last week explained the demise of the penny, part of the Conservative government's 2012 budget: the coin, made of steel and coated with copper, costs 1.6 cents to make, and its buying power has decreased to the extent that you can no longer get three licorice babies for a cent - not to mention the effect this legislation has on such aphorisms as "a penny saved is a penny earned."
Seniors slam budget
Local seniors' advocates are raising concerns about the federal government's change to eligibility requirements for old age security payments.
