Two teachers in Alberta we’ll call Thomas and Georgia are in their mid-50s and facing a disaster in their retirement plans caused by poor real estate investments that could literally eat up their ...

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In early 2022, it looked like Canada’s condo market would never slow down. For older buyers with a little extra cash in hand, buying one may have seemed like a smart way to set themselves up for ...

A couple in their early 60s sits at the kitchen table in the same four-bedroom house where they raised their kids. The mortgage is paid off, but the bills keep climbing: property taxes, repairs, ...

Because they have pension plans, Lyle and Tonia are able to hang up their hats earlier than many Canadians and not have to worry about getting by. Lyle is 48, Tonia is 53. They hope to retire in seven ...

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An older woman meticulously reviews documents, symbolizing the crucial financial planning required when navigating asset division during a gray divorce. Understanding the nuances of retirement ...