A Hot May After a Volatile April

We have already seen some Plus 30 days here in Calgary and it feels like we are already well into Summer. As much as we've liked the sunshine, our hearts go out to all those who are in areas dealing with Forest Fires. We know that there are many people who have been impacted in Northern Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan.

Some of the Lake Communities north of Prince Albert have been hit hard. We know those areas well and...

Are You Missing the Mark on Retirement Planning?

Here’s the thing–many Canadians are great at setting money aside in their workplace retirement plans. But when it comes to actually figuring out how much they’ll need in retirement and whether they’re on track to get there? That’s where things fall apart.

A survey from Ipsos Reid back in 2015 found that only about half of Canadians follow a financial plan–and even fewer are saving regularly for long-term retirement goals. That’s kind of a big deal...

The Unexpected Reality of Eldercare

Scott Havens* is the kind of guy everyone wishes they had in their life. At 35, he’s the go-to mechanic in Vancouver who never hesitates to lend a hand–whether it’s helping a buddy fix a transmission or pulling over to help a stranger with a stalled engine. He’s the definition of dependable.

But nothing prepared Scott for what happened when his mom, Anne, needed him in a whole new way.

Anne, who lives in a downtown...