When retirement was at age 65 and the average lifespan was only around 70, retirement was a well-earned respite after a lifetime of hard work. But with increasing longevity and rising costs, a retirement lasting decades is more and...
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Never has learning been easier. In generations past, learning meant apprenticing yourself to a master or signing up for an expensive university program. Today, technology has seen the rise of webinars and podcasts from a variety of experts or...
In times past, multigenerational families lived under one roof. But with the average Canadian household hovering at just over 2 people, this is obviously no longer the case. Perhaps as a result, loneliness and isolation are major issues for...
When planning for retirement, it’s a good idea to make a budget so you’re confident you have enough. Creating that budget can be challenging, but there are a few often overlooked areas that must be taken into account. Consider...
It can be hard to ask for help. As the “one in charge,” you’re used to moving swiftly and confidently, whether it’s a new direction for a business, a team or even a family. You may have a vision...
In 1997, only 14% of the labour force was over age 60. This number had nearly doubled by 2017, when the same cohort had risen to 26%. Yet as more and more Canadians live longer, healthier lives, it will...
Exercise. It’s the longest four-letter word we all love to hate. We know it’s critically important for physical and mental health. It improves brain health, manages weight, reduces risk of disease and so much more. Yet only 1...
Obituaries and biographies are a longer read today than ever before. Advances in medicine, health and nutrition have allowed people to live active lives well into their 80s and 90s. Indeed, it is possible to become the living ancestor...