Trudeau speaks with allies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office says he has spoken with the man Canada and many of its allies consider the legitimate leader of Venezuela. Trudeau’s office says he spoke with Juan Guaido about the need for countries to send a clear message about what the PMO calls “the illegitimacy of the Maduro regime.” A statement […]
Ontario fines Costco $7M
Ontario’s government has fined Costco more than $7 million after finding that the company accepted illegal kickbacks at 29 pharmacies in warehouses across the province. The Ontario Ministry of Health announced Friday that it would be penalizing CWC Pharmacies (Ontario) Ltd. after it found that the company received illegal advertising payments before August 2015. The […]
5 Retirement Rules to Live By
During retirement, you’ll have a lot more freedom. You won’t have to answer to a boss anymore, or meet important work deadlines. But just because your hours are your own doesn’t mean you don’t have to live by some rules. In fact, there are five key rules you need to follow as a retiree so […]
It’s Tax Season. Watch Out for These 3 Signs of a Tax Scam
Tax scams abound year-round, but people over 65 are targeted even more frequently during tax season. Why? A certain amount of money is in play at this time as taxpayers are figuring out what they owe Uncle Sam and scammers take advantage of the fact that money is being exchanged between the U.S. citizenry and […]
Every Small Business Owner Needs to Do This
Even steady customers probably don’t know the manager of their local Target or Walmart. They may not even have a real connection with any employee in the store, and they most certainly don’t have a relationship with either company’s CEO. That’s an inherent pitfall of any big business that small business owners and managers can […]
Will you spend your retirement savings or leave it behind? The answer may surprise you
A key financial question for retirees is what to do with their hard-earned retirement savings. For example, some investors may find it more fulfilling to provide a college fund for grandchildren rather than purchase a second home for themselves. The opposite can also be true, and that’s okay. In my experience working with retirees, I’ve […]