Scammers want your retirement—here’s how to protect yourself + MORE Mar 21st

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Financial independence and travel: Can you have both? + MORE Apr 25th

In February and early March, as is increasingly our custom, my wife Ruth and I spent five weeks in a sunny clime in order to avoid the tail end of Canada’s winter. On our return from Malta, regular guest blogger Devin Partida contributed a relevant article titled “Can you pursue financial indepe.... More »

How job changes can affect your taxes + MORE Mar 28th

Landing a new job or being laid off from your current position can be life-changing—whether it’s an exciting transition, a tough stretch or a chance at a fresh start. But months after the dust settles, people often forget that job changes can also impact that year’s tax return. Expe.... More »

How to confirm your CPP pension + MORE Apr 11th

How do I know if I’m receiving the correct amount of CPP? —Flora Most people who work in Canada between ages 18 and 65 will have some entitlement to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Employees and their employers make payroll contributions to the pension. Self-employed people contribute the.... More »

When to consider extra RRIF withdrawals Apr 4th

I am in my 91st year and for my age, in reasonably good health. I drew down a significant extra sum in 2025 from my RRIF. Fortunately, due to some good earlier decisions, my RRIF remains with a very strong market value. I use this drawdown for two purposes: to reinvest in my non-registered accounts.... More »

Do you actually need a financial advisor in your 30s and 40s? May 9th

At some point, most Canadians are told they need a financial advisor. But is hiring one really necessary when you’re in your 30s and 40s, or can it wait until you’re closer to retirement? Like a lot of financial advice, the answer depends on your personal circumstances; it’s less about yo.... More »

Scammers want your retirement—here’s how to protect yourself

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Here’s something worth knowing if you’re over 55: scammers are coming for you. Just in time for Fraud Prevention Month, new research from Blood Finance and Angus Reid confirms that fraudsters target people in this age group. Case in point: 87% of people in this age bracket reported receiving “suspicious calls, emails, texts, or letters” in the past five years.

Don’t let fraudsters steal your retirement. Learn how to spot red flags early, and what to do if you think you’ve been had.

Fraud in Canada is rising

Scamming is big business in Canada. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAC) received 112,000 reports in 2025 alone, representing more than $704 million in losses. This is up significantly from the $638 million lost in 2024, which in turn was an increase from the previous year’s loss of $578 million.

Of course, financial loss is only one way to measure impact. When people are scammed, they may experience worsened mental health or emotional damage. According to Psychology Today, feelings of humiliation, shame, frustration and worry are common, and some might feel that the experience is evidence of their cognitive decline…

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Stock news for investors: Mixed fortunes for Lululemon, Couche-Tard, and Power Corp

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Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.

Lululemon

Alimentation Couche-Tard

Power Corp. of Canada

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