Financial planning for seniors should involve planning for aging in place. Know ways to save money, and find deals. We want customers to get the best value, when deciding how to age gracefully.
Understand benefits and funding that may be available for creating accessible spaces. Compare products and various solutions to find the best match. Do you know the pros and cons of long term care, or a wheelchair ramp. Many seniors are on fixed income and need to watch spending, even on items that will make it possible to stay in their home.
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THIS INFORMAITON HAS BEEN UPDATED - SEE NEW POST Did you know? For the first time in recorded Canadian history, there are more citizens over the age of 65 than there are under the age of 15. Incredible right? It’s a combination of families having fewer children, the...
Attention Ontarians! It’s not too late to save money this year. If you live in Ontario, Canada, are 65 or over, or live with someone who is, you only have one month left to take advantage of the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit. Expenses paid before December 31,...
Canadians are living longer than ever. According to the World Bank, newborn Canucks can expect to live to an average age of 82. This is excellent news for us, but makes planning our finances more difficult. It’s a tradeoff we won’t complain a whole lot about....
A residential porch lift is a great way to provide accessibility at home. Wheelchair lifts make getting in and out of your home easy and worry free, while maintaining independence as long as possible. Yes, of course you would like a vertical porch lift, but how much...
By guest writer‚ Steve Gaito (Originally published April 2013) Retirement planning can be overwhelming‚ confusing and unsettling. Without understanding all of your options‚ you won’t have peace of mind in the decisions you have to make‚ no matter who helps you....
There are two types of people in this world: those who have run into unexpected costs during a bathroom renovation and those who haven’t experienced a bathroom renovation. If you’ve been through a remodeling project you know hidden costs creep out of nowhere. The...
One day you are enjoying a cup of tea at home and the phone rings. “Hello Grandma, it’s your grandson calling. I’ve been traveling and I lost my wallet and passport. Could you send me some money?” The voice is a bit muffled, and you can’t tell which grandson is...