Hundreds rescued in overnight evacuation aboard Edmonton Riverboat
Crews rescued around 300 people during nearly six hour overnight evacuation Firefighters rescued hundreds of people stranded on the Edmonton Riverboat late Saturday. The trouble on the North Saskatchewan River started when the boat was near Accidental Beach. The crew was attempting to wrap up an evening cruise, and head back to the dock at Rafters’ […]
Critics question why Canada’s border officers need bulletproof vests to work with migrants
Concern that detained migrants are being treated as criminals in Canada as officers carry batons, pepper spray Canada’s border-security agency will soon require all border-security officers working with detained migrants to wear defensive gear that includes batons, pepper spray and bulletproof vests — a policy that is drawing concern over a perceived “criminalization” of asylum […]
How Do America’s Workers Prepare for Time Off?
Americans lag behind much of the world when it comes to taking time off. In many cases, companies don’t offer much time off, and employees don’t take all the time offered to them. In fact, the average American gets 14 days of paid time off (PTO) per year but only takes 10, according to a […]
Why Social Connections May Be the Key to a Happy Retirement
It’s no secret that money is a critical component of retirement. Without a robust retirement fund, you may be forced to spend the majority of your golden years at home rather than traveling the world or enjoying other fun (and expensive) activities. But while having enough cash to live your ideal lifestyle is important, there’s […]
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: All quiet on the income front
At its midpoint, 2019 promises to be another rewarding year for income investors. With U.S. interest rates flat or falling, total returns on bonds and yield-oriented alternatives, such as preferred stocks, real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships, are far into the green, overcoming by a long shot last winter’s low expectations. There’s simply […]
3 Reasons You Can’t “Set and Forget” Your Retirement Plan
Retirement is unpredictable. In order to ensure you’ll have enough money to last your entire life, you need a plan that can flex and change with your needs. Here are three reasons you should consider reevaluating your retirement plan at least once a year or after you experience a life-changing event, like a job change […]