N.W.T. organizations get funding boost to tackle poverty
Dozens of N.W.T. organizations are getting a funding boost from the territorial government so they can tackle issues related to poverty. The N.W.T. government announced on Wednesday it is dishing out $1 million from its anti-poverty fund to 43 different projects run by community and Indigenous-led organizations. The focus of much of this year’s funding […]
‘A compromised life is worth living’: Why Ing Wong-Ward won’t choose medically assisted death
Disability rights advocate is in palliative care, but won’t choose medically assisted death Ing Wong-Ward doesn’t want to miss a moment with her daughter. The disability rights advocate and former CBC Radio producer was diagnosed with colon cancer just over a year ago. After 28 rounds of radiation therapy, she has opted for palliative care. […]
3 money tips for young adults starting their financial lives
Congrats! You hit your first payday. Maybe you earned $20 for babysitting, extra cash for yard work or a first payment from a part-time job. You put the money in the bank, but -— what’s next? High school is a great time to build good financial habits, but anyone can benefit from the basics. And […]
Short on cash? Some notes of caution — and tips — about tapping retirement savings
Leakage: It’s more than just a plumbing problem. The term also describes money that, for various reasons, gets removed permanently from Americans’ 401(k)-style accounts and Individual Retirement Accounts — well before retirement age. “Leakage out of workplace plans and IRAs reduces retirement saving,” a new study by researchers at Boston College noted. “This reduction would […]
7 ways to increase your success and enjoy the process
There are plenty of good ways to increase your productivity, whether by being more organized, educating yourself or re-thinking business strategies. However, sometimes what you really need is to remove some strain by adding some joy to your process. Take these methods and attitudes to heart and you’ll find success coming to you more easily […]
How to Pay Zero Taxes Legally in Retirement
Are you gambling your retirement savings on the idea that your taxes will be lower when you retire? If so, I’ve got some bad news. If you have your retirement savings in a tax-deferred retirement account such as a 401(k), IRA or 403(b), you’re sitting on a tax time bomb. For decades, purveyors of conventional […]