Heavy snow in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island causes travel woes
Slippery conditions cause accidents, force road closures around the South Coast Heavy snowfall across Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island has caused travel delays as roadways have become covered with snow and slush. Officials closed the Malahat Highway outside of Victoria for a short period Sunday due to dangerous conditions and limited visibility. RCMP also closed […]
Coast guard’s $227M ships rock ‘like crazy,’ making crews seasick, unable to work
‘Something needs to be done,’ says commanding officer about stability issue that’s kept ships from patrolling Canada’s $227-million fleet of mid-shore coast guard vessels are rolling “like crazy” at sea, making crews seasick and keeping some ships in port during weather conditions where they should be able to operate, CBC News has learned. Canadian Coast Guard […]
Will Valentine’s Day Bust Your Budget This Year?
If you’re the romantic type, Valentine’s Day is no doubt something to look forward to. But if you’re the money-conscious type, it’s an event to dread. The cost of treating your partner to a day of romance isn’t something to take lightly. According to the second annual MoneyWise Cost of Love Index, here’s what some […]
What’s the Best Age for You to Start Taking Social Security?
There’s a lot of debate about the best time to start taking Social Security benefits, and the truth is: there’s no right answer. It all depends on your life expectancy and how long you can afford to wait to start receiving benefits. While it’s impossible to know exactly how long you will live, you can […]
How a Roth IRA Can Save Your Retirement
Roth IRAs can help combat one of retirees’ biggest fears: running out of money. Among folks who are currently retired, 37% cite outliving their savings and investments as one of their top fears, according to a recent Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies report. It’s not just people who are already retired who are troubled, either: […]
4 Ways to Get Yourself Audited This Year
Filing taxes is a stressful process, but getting audited can be even more anxiety-inducing. The good news is that less than 1% of all tax returns get audited each year, and if you’re a middle-income earner, your chances are even lower. On the other hand, certain actions on your part could instantly increase your audit risk. Here […]