B.C. First Nation hopes tiny solar-powered homes will give men in need a leg up
Nuxalk Nation pilot project sees construction of 5 tiny houses for men on the edge of homelessness The little houses on the Nuxalk Nation reserve near Bella Coola are nearly complete. The solar panels are in place, the drywall is being installed and the scaled-down appliances are on the way. At 338 square feet each, […]
Sudbury YWCA names recipients for Women of Distinction Awards
After going through her own pregnancy loss several times, Sudbury’s Colleen Thompson realized there was a shortage of supports in the city to help. “My husband and I had a lot of problems,” she said. “We were able to have one baby but we did lose eight. We just recognized there was no support services […]
How to Save Money on Healthcare
Healthcare is a major burden for Americans of all ages. From health insurance premiums to doctor and emergency room visits to prescription costs, the price of medical care has skyrocketed over the years, and workers and retirees alike are feeling the pain. Case in point: A good 25% of U.S. adults struggle to pay their […]
How Does the Broke Middle Class Really Afford Retirement?
The middle class isn’t poor, but they’re certainly not rich. Turns out, this generation is broker than ever — and many of them are struggling to retire at a reasonable age, let alone at all. These are six tricks and tools the middle class uses to afford retirement, but they often come at a cost. […]
Work from home? You can claim from the taxman
Homeowners are paying higher taxes of all sorts this year, from VAT and fuel levies to the new municipal property rates recently announced in many cities. However, self-employed individuals and employees who often work from home may be able to claw some of that back from the taxman. “Many employees prefer to work from home […]
6 ways to live the dream on a dime
You don’t have to earn six figures to be happy. Author Dina Gachman knows from personal experience. She has faced student loans, made ends meet on unpaid internships and, along the way, figured out how to live the dream on a dime. “It’s not about feeling mopey because you can’t afford a private jet with […]