Strike notice at Flair Airlines
The union representing the 139 flight attendants at Flair Airlines has served a 72-hour strike notice, citing pay concerns. The workers are negotiating their first contract with wages, pensions and scheduling all on the table. If negotiations aren’t settled, the strike could begin early next week. “Flights are not grounded at this time. There is […]
High-tech ‘hood under fire
Critics of a proposed high-tech neighbourhood planned for Toronto’s waterfront called for more transparency in the decision-making process amid mounting concerns over how the companies involved with handle privacy and data governance. At a public meeting on the project Saturday, Bianca Wylie, co-founder of the advocacy group Tech Reset Canada, said it would be valuable […]
Social Security Checks Are Rising in 2019 — but Seniors Shouldn’t Get Too Excited About It
Earlier this year, seniors got some good news on the Social Security front: Recipients will be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2019, bringing the average monthly benefit up from $1,422 to $1,461. For anyone living on a fixed income, an additional $39 a month, or $468 a year, is certainly nothing to scoff […]
Here’s what to do if you’re in your 50s or older and have nothing in retirement savings
Sooner or later, retirement starts whispering your name. Even if it’s a mix of work and leisure, most of us expect a little loosening up on the pressures of working. And starting in your 40s and 50s, it’s natural to start planning and wondering what retirement will look like. Not everyone has the money to […]
5 Retirement Issues Couples Need to Talk About Now
A lot of things go unsaid among couples, but here’s one thing that shouldn’t: retirement age. Couples often assume they will retire together. Yet the majority of couples don’t, according to a recent paper co-written by RAND’s Katherine Carman. Moreover, the couples more likely to retire together were those with a large age gap, a […]
Americans’ 5 Biggest Budget-Busters, and What to Do About Them
Most Americans don’t bother creating a budget, and those who do often find themselves exceeding it despite their best efforts to control spending. If you’re part of the latter category, knowing what your triggers are and how to avoid them can help you spend less and save more. Here are Americans’ five greatest budget-busters, according […]