Study: red meat not so bad?
A Canadian researcher who co-led a study that challenges well-worn advice to limit meat consumption has responded to criticisms he should have disclosed past ties to the global meat and food industry. Dalhousie University’s Bradley Johnston said Saturday that he followed the disclosure rules of the Annals of Internal Medicine, which published the work Sept. […]
Leaders in capital for debate
Most of the federal party leaders are hitting the books today, cramming for Monday’s critical English-language leaders debate like high schoolers before an all-important final exam. Judging by the Liberal party’s campaign itinerary, though, Justin Trudeau thinks he’s going to ace it. Instead of debate prep, Trudeau will spend part of the day in a […]
The best retirement advice you’ve probably never heard
Chocolate or vanilla? Coke or Pepsi? Cheeseburger happy meal or chicken nuggets, and so on. We Americans love choices. Retirement is no different. As we head into unchartered waters, as a tax attorney, it’s clear that our tax choices in building our retirement are the most important. With designated retirement accounts, we really have two tracks – the employer-platform […]
The Worrisome Attitude That Could Cost 13% of Americans Their Retirement Savings
Struggling to save enough for retirement seems to be just part of the human experience for the majority of Americans. Six in 10 say they’re behind on savings and need to catch up, according to a recent TD Ameritrade survey. Most of them understand the importance of saving for their future and are willing to […]
There’s a theory that stingy millennials are to blame for the sluggish economy
Millennials — the selfie obsessed, avocado toast-loving generation — might be behind slower economic growth, according to a research note last week from Raymond James. This new generation, scarred by the financial crisis, is saving more than the free-spending boomers did before them, and it’s causing an economic imbalance. According to data from the St. […]
3 Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You a Fortune
Social Security is so vital to so many people’s retirement plans, and yet is so shrouded in uncertainty. Some of this is beyond our control, but you have more power than you think when it comes to determining the size of your checks. Understanding how your decisions affect your Social Security benefits can help you […]