This is a guest post by Karen Ho Fatt.
Winter is the season of treachery – dark nights, cold temperatures and slick surfaces increase the risk of injuries from falls and accidents. Indoors, the risk of fire goes up from heating sources, and seniors are three times more likely to die or be injured in a house fire than younger populations, according to MSN News.
This winter, make a plan for staying safe, warm and dry. You’ll enjoy winter more and reduce the risk of injury. Continue reading
This is a guest post by George Gallagher
As 2012 approaches, many people will take time to sit down and think about the goals they want to accomplish next year, things they want to change and improve. If you’re in that number and your list of New Year’s resolutions includes improving your financial forecast, why not do it the SMART way?
This is a guest post by Kimberly Wilson.
Let’s face it. As we continue the holiday season, more consumers are piling on more debt that they are already having trouble paying. It can be a tough situation because you want to make your loved ones feel special, but sometimes the seemingly best gifts can come at a high cost. Fortunately, it is more than possible to save money over the holidays and make your loved ones feel appreciated; it won’t even have to take a Christmas miracle.
This is a guest post by Tess Mathews
They say that the only thing constant in life is change and if you feel young and fit now, then it is likely to change as you age. It is one of the reasons why people are afraid of growing old. They are afraid of being cast out, of being sick and tired and lonely. You cannot do anything but accept the change, but there is one sure thing you can do – being brave and facing the life ahead.
This is a guest post by Pamela Walker
Whether it is a long term stay or a short term trip, when visiting popular venues, hotels can be an expensive proposition. Apartment rentals can often be the preferred choice for a happy and enjoyable stay.
This is a guest post by Daniela Baker from CreditDonkey
Approximately half of all Americans die without a will. For those without one, the court steps in to divide up the property according to state laws. Because making a will should be a relatively simple process, this scenario can be avoided. You can create one through an attorney or on your own. Here are six important things to consider before making yours.
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There are a number of ways you can contribute financially to your grandchildren, from a cheque in a birthday card to a savings account. We’ll look at some of the ways you can contribute – with a few ideas to suit every budget.
This is a guest post by Chris Johnson.
Thanks to the rising costs of almost anything and the bad state of the economy in general, more and more people are finding it tough to pay their bills. That’s to say nothing of being able to save money for a “rainy day”. Seniors are especially susceptible to those issues because most senior citizens are on a fixed income. Let’s face some facts. Costs are going up. However, the fixed income that seniors are receiving is not. So, whether you are a senior citizen yourself or you are just caring for one, you need to take action. Luckily, there are plenty of things that you can do to cut down your energy bills.
As CTV pointed out back in May, the Rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
Now more than ever, Canada’s rich are getting richer while the poor get poorer and the middle class stagnates, according to the latest census data released May 1 by Statistics Canada. Between 1980 and 2005, median earnings among Canada’s top earners rose more than 16 per cent while those in the bottom fifth saw their wages dip by 20 per cent.
This is a guest post by Claire Bradshaw.
Seniors often find that the house seems to grow larger and become less manageable as they grow older. Advancing years can make tasks that once seemed easy much more difficult, and housework and home maintenance may eventually become a great stressor to elderly people. For these reasons people often begin to think of downsizing their homes in their later years.
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