Finance

If you want to have a prosperous retirement, you will need to start saving money while there is still time to earn compound interest. With adequate savings, you will be able to enjoy a healthy retirement that will enable you to maintain your independence while potentially leaving money behind for your heirs. By taking the […]

Keeping your hard-earned money in a bank account is easy – and it’s perfect for safekeeping. But what if there was a way to not only safely store your money, but also generate even more cash? That’s exactly what a tax-free savings account is designed to do. Available to all Canadian residents, a tax-free savings […]

Payday loans seem like a great idea if you’re short on funds. But payday loans can be an expensive type of short-term loan to fund your purchases. According to the Consumer Federation of America¹, the average payday loan costs 400 percent in interest for a two-week loan. You could rack up charges ranging anywhere from […]

If your home needs repair and your income is limited, the idea of remodeling it might seem impossible. Home renovations can be cost-prohibitive, placing them out of reach for low-income families. When a family is unable to complete home remodels, it can lead to worse housing conditions in the community. In order to help low-income […]

If you’re diagnosed with diabetes, you may need to regularly test your blood sugar and inject yourself with insulin if your body is unable to produce this critical hormone.1 For some seniors who are on a fixed income, the additional costs that stem from a diabetes diagnosis may be too much for their budget to bear. That’s where Medicare comes in. If you have diabetes, it pays to be aware of all the different ways that Medicare can help you. Here are some of the reasons why Medicare is so critical to seniors with diabetes.