Nipissing University’s Michelle Schenk honoured for volunteer work
Schenk leads on-campus club that builds friendships between students and people with intellectual disabilities Michelle Schenk says she didn’t have to look hard for inspiration to get involved in her community. “My mom has always been an advocate for people with various disabilities,” she said. “I’ve always had a place in my heart so I […]
Woman has no regrets after giving birth during cancer treatment
4 years ago, Jillian O’Connor of Carleton Place faced the choice of aggressive treatment or having her baby It’s a decision Jillian O’Connor calls “easy.” When the Carleton Place, Ont., resident was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, she was expecting her third child. O’Connor decided to go ahead with her pregnancy despite being told […]
46% of Americans think they won’t have enough for retirement
We know that retirees have a habit of moving to certain cities and states to make their money go further, but recent research shows that people who haven’t yet reached their Golden Years think they’ll have a tough time financially during that chapter in their lives. A Gallup poll found that 46% of Americans who […]
More Than Half of Older Workers Are Postponing Retirement. Here Are 4 Great Reasons to Do the Same
Countless workers look forward to retirement and the chance to get a well-deserved break from the daily grind. But it seems like a growing number of workers aren’t rushing into it the same way their predecessors did. An estimated 53% of workers aged 60 and over say they intend to postpone retirement, according to a […]
Grow: Save money while enjoying your yard
It’s no secret many people are looking for ways to save a buck here and there. While gardening can be an investment, there are some tips for you on how to save money and protect the environment while enjoying your landscape. First, get to know your yard. If you’re new to your home and it […]
Insurance for four-legged family members
It happened in a flash. One minute Dan Perlowitz of West Orange, N.J., had his dog Gracie’s leash in hand, and the next she had broken away and run onto a nearby highway. She was hit by one car and rolled over by another, but, thankfully, she suffered only a broken rib and a concussion […]