It is important to research your financial options in retirement. If you don’t have a defined benefit pension calculate what you need to live on. Prepare a budget, there are many websites where you can plug-in the numbers and get an idea of what you need to live on. Call Service Canada and see if …
It has taken me a week to talk about this tragedy. I think about all of the bus trips my son has been on for the Spruce Grove Saints and East Coast League teams and realize how vulnerable they are on the bus. It breaks my heart because I am a hockey mom and my …
Have you thought about retiring? After 34 years I made the decision to retire. It was difficult as I worry will I have enough money and how will I fill my days! I have broken it down into three steps. 1. Prepare financially 2. Prepare mentally 3. Prepare physically Stay tuned on how I achieve …
As I age I realize how important stretching is. I focus on 4 stretches for my legs. 1. The Quad Stretch 2. Hamstring/calf stretch 3. Inner thigh stretch 4. Supine leg stretch In order to improve my flexibility I also use a band to stretch my hips on a regular basis.
After the age of Sixty exercise is important. Walking is a good place to start and I find mall walking is safe and easy to do during the week or on the weekends. The key is go to the mall before it opens and you can walk shopper-free. Great way to burn some calories and …
The weather is so unpredictable these days. One day is sunshine and another day is a full blown snowstorm. Yikes!
In my financial world I am a widow who has had to make my way through the trials and tribulations of losing my partner. I have learned many lessons and one I would like to share is my experience with my investment broker. Our relationship was excellent but it took many years to realize that …
I retrieved my luggage from KLM at the airport and all was intact. Today I submitted my expenses so stay tune to see if KLM comes through.
I learned an excellent lesson this week when travelling abroad. It is important to make sure you have the baggage tag receipt on your boarding card or somewhere were it is easily accessed. I left Copenhagen in a rush and didn’t receive a bag tag. That was last Sunday and I am still waiting. The …
