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Retirement Issues

How to Be Happy in Yourself and Your Relationship

February 17, 2012 Retirement Psychology

By Kim Leatherdale What makes one person happy and productive while another is unhappy and frustrated?  Duke University did a study on “peace of mind” a few years back and found nine factors that contributed to emotional and mental stability. 9 Factors that Contribute to Emotional and Mental Stability An absence of suspicion and resentment.  [...]

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New Year, New Financial Resolutions

January 31, 2012 Finances
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By Heather Compton New Year…New Resolve Presents are opened, holiday traditions honoured and the cookies devoured. Once again we find ourselves at the end of another holiday season, and turning our attention to the future and our intentions for a bright and prosperous new year. Every year millions of us put pen to paper writing [...]

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Relationship Resolutions

January 15, 2012 Relationships
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By Kim Leatherdale January- the month for making and breaking resolutions.  Many people make resolutions centered around how they will interact with others.  “This year I’ll be nicer… or speak up… or communicate better… or listen more.”  “I’ll spend more quality time with my kids (or grandkids.)”  “I’m going to create better relationships with my [...]

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Preventing Family Feuds over the Holidays

December 1, 2011 Relationships

By Kim Leatherdale As the host of a holiday gathering, few things are as difficult as family conflict.  Forget scheduling, cooking, cleaning, or buying gifts, family feuds are the toughest things to deal with.  How can you manage them without the holidays becoming a war? The Key to a Conflict Free Holiday You manage expectations. [...]

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Making the Most Out of Your Charitable Giving

November 25, 2011 Finances
Charitable Giving

By Heather Compton November is a great month to talk about charitable giving as November 15 marked National Philanthropy Day across Canada and around the globe. It’s a day designed to recognize the work of charities, volunteers and philanthropists and to pay tribute to the donations of time, talent and treasure that make our world [...]

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Do You Need a Grandparenting Class?

November 10, 2011 Relationships
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By Jeanie Keogh Perhaps you’ve been patiently waiting for what seems like forever to become a grandparent. Finally, it is happening. The due date is circled on the calendar and you’re counting down the days. Then the trouble starts. Your daughter-in-law thanks you for the disposable diapers but says she will be using cloth diapers. [...]

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Budgeting for Activities

October 28, 2011 Finances
Budgeting for Activities

By Heather Compton Peel Off A “Ritchie Unit” A “Ritchie unit” is a term my husband Dennis uses to refer to a one thousand dollar expenditure.  He’s dating himself as it’s a reference to a comic book character popular in the 60s.  How many of you remember Ritchie Rich – “the poor little rich boy”? [...]

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Canadians Buying Real Estate in the US

October 26, 2011 Housing
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By Margaret Hennessey Park Georgia Realtor Arizona, Here We Come! So, finally you decide to downsize. You’ve made the right decisions and have paid off most, if not all of your mortgage. Moreover, you got the right Realtor ® to represent you, who made sure that you got the highest price for your property. Now, [...]

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Moving To a Retirement Community? How To Cope With Change

October 10, 2011 Housing
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By Kathy Barthel Moving from your home to a retirement residence can be very stressful. We are creatures of habit so this major change can be frightening and hard to accept. There is comfort in what we’ve always known and the place we’ve lived in for years –even if keeping it clean and tidy is [...]

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Supplementing Your Retirement Income with Renters

September 27, 2011 Housing
Supplementing Retirement Income

By Margaret Hennessey Park Georgia Realtor Creative Way to Help Pay Your Mortgage It’s a myth to say that everyone retires with enough money on which to live comfortably. Another myth is that we are all mortgage free in our senior years. I have a lot of older clients who definitely have a challenging time [...]

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