Problems with ferry safety
TSB says BC Ferries crew injured due to unsafe practices The Transportation Safety Board says informal practices and insufficient supervision contributed to two crew members falling overboard during an emergency drill on a BC Ferries vessel. The crew members fell from the passenger ferry’s rescue boat into the water below on Aug. 31, 2018, while […]
Americans more generous?
New study shows taxable donations hit a 20-year low in Canada A new study from the Fraser Institute shows the amount of money Canadians are donating through taxable donations has hit a 20-year low. According to the study, Canadians are behind Americans when it comes to making documented donations. “The holiday season is a time […]
Airport refuellers vote strike
Montreal airport refuellers vote in favour of New Year’s Day strike The workers in charge of refuelling planes at Montreal’s Trudeau and Mirabel airports could walk off the job on New Year’s Day, threatening to disrupt the busy holiday travel season. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said Saturday its members have voted […]
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: Have the family money talk
Holiday get-togethers can be good times to lay the groundwork for future family money conversations. If your family gathering is on the small side, you may be able to find a relaxed time to discuss some details. With a larger group, or in a family where emotions or tension can run high, it’s usually best […]
Retiring With A 401k Millionaire’s Income Stream
Here at High Dividend Opportunities we could have named ourselves “Making Retirement Possible” but it just wasn’t as catchy. It’s true though, we focus on immediate income investing that unlocks high returns and changes the mindset of investors. We take worried, panicked traders and mold them into relaxed, determined income investors. These investors know their […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Contributions
What does your ideal retirement look like? Living in a tiny place and eating the senior special at 4:30 p.m. every day, or having a comfortable home and eating dinner whenever you want? You can create the easygoing retirement of your dreams if you know how to take full advantage of the perks available within […]
Love Your Grandchildren But Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Retirement
You’re probably spending more money on your grandchildren then you realize, and it could hurt your retirement. Grandparents are spending a lot of money on their grandchildren, according to an AARP study. On average grandparents spend $2,572 annually on the grandchildren, according to the study. But that’s only an average. Many spend much more. Also, […]