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AMD Stock Surges As Chipmaker Latest To Get OpenAI Deal - Investor's Business Daily + MORE Oct 7th
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The 4% rule, revisited: A more flexible approach to retirement income + MORE Nov 25th
In the last column, we looked at three recently published financial books, including one I had really looked forward to reading: William Bengen’s A Richer Retirement. It’s the American certified financial planner’s long-awaited follow-up to his ground-breaking book on the so-called 4% Rule.
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Fallout from Trump-Musk Feud Comes Into Focus - WSJ + MORE Jun 6th
Fallout from Trump-Musk Feud Comes Into Focus WSJHow Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out BBC‘Mutually assured destruction’: Trump’s and Musk’s quiet day is less détente than Cold War PoliticoElon Musk’s Feud With Trump Spurs One of His Wo.... More »
Extortions, staged collisions, drive-by shootings: Peel police announce 18 arrests in 'major' investigation into towing violence Jun 17th
Police seized $4.2 million in assets including 18 tow trucks, five stolen vehicles, six firearms, 586 rounds of ammunition and various weapons..... More »
Why homeownership isn’t guaranteeing financial security for seniors Apr 1st
There’s a common belief that homeownership guarantees financial security, but a new study from the University of Calgary challenges that idea. The March 2025 Social Policy Trends study surveyed 715 Albertan seniors—both homeowners and renters—about their financial situations.
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It can be quite the adventure to manage a power of attorney (POA) for property and financial matters. In Canada, POAs for property are responsible for a wide range of tasks, from paying bills and managing investments to handling real estate transactions. And, there is of course ensuring remaining financial affairs are in order. The role requires attention to detail, organization and a good understanding of the person’s wishes. While it can be a lot of work, it’s also an opportunity to provide invaluable support to a loved one. And, sometimes it can make sense to hire someone.
Let’s break down what you need to know before taking on the role, the important conversations you should have beforehand, and how to manage the responsibilities if they start to feel like too much. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a POA or you already are one, here are my practical tips to help make the process a bit smoother and more manageable.
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