Etiket: lifestyle
Lifestyle | My house is my retirement fund
Buying a property is a form of forced saving. Those who are lucky enough to do so will often do almost anything to keep it. But before you can enjoy…
Lifestyle | How to finance a sabbatical project?
Published at 2:54 a.m. Updated at 7:00 a.m. The situation Igor*, 37, is considering a one-year sabbatical from his job in cybersecurity in the financial sector. He plans this long…
Lifestyle | A mistake, buying a chalet during the pandemic?
Like many Quebecers, they succumbed to the call of the cottage in 2020. But will this haven of peace ultimately cause them financial stress in their retirement? Published at 1:21…
Smartphone-less teens tell their story of vanishing lifestyle
Among 12-17 year olds, more than 9 out of 10 own a smartphone. How do the few teenagers who don’t have one do it? Are their relationships with friends and…
Smartphone-less teens tell their story of vanishing lifestyle
Among 12-17 year olds, more than 9 out of 10 own a smartphone. How do the few teenagers who don’t have one do it? Are their relationships with friends and…
Lifestyle | What to prioritize, a salary or dividends?
When you own your own small business, you have the choice between paying yourself a salary or dividends. While both have advantages and disadvantages, it is wise to evaluate the…
Lifestyle | A little light, please!
Laurence* would like to see things more clearly. If it were a tunnel, a direction would be given and one day it would appear at the end. Laurence finds himself…
Lifestyle | Buying an annuity at the start of retirement: the pros and cons
Posted at 1:32 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation Adam*, 59, and Leila*, 61, are preparing to retire within two years. They envision an active retirement in travel and…
Lifestyle | Realistic, the dream of retiring early?
Leaving a well-paid job that doesn’t make us happy to be able to do what we’re passionate about in life even if it pays little: that’s the fantasy of many…
changing your lifestyle can really slow cognitive decline, study finds
French researchers from Inserm have just shown that certain behaviors promote an earlier onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Published on 06/07/2024 07:50 Update on 06/07/2024 07:53 Reading time: 2 mins More…
A healthier lifestyle helps slow the development of dementia, even for Alzheimer’s patients, according to an Inserm study
More than 5,000 sixty-year-olds were followed for 12 to 17 years. The result shows that, even if you have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease, good lifestyle habits can reduce…
Slow down / Lifestyle | The mechanic who wanted to put on the brakes
Stéphane* would like to take it easy. The 46-year-old mechanic has a motto: “Spend less to work less.” » Posted at 1:05 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation His…
Lifestyle | At 70, a couple is finally thinking about retirement
Pierre* and Ginette*, 70 years old, are thinking of retiring, but have no RRSP. Does their plan still work? Posted at 1:31 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation While…
Lifestyle | Project for forty-year-olds: can we afford to retire at 60?
Posted at 1:25 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation Spouses Julie*, 44, and Carl*, 45, plan to retire at age 60, in around fifteen years. They are seeking advice…
Lifestyle | Have realistic expectations regarding your performance
Gabrielle* started saving seriously for her retirement a little late in life. She has been well disciplined since then and is now seeing the results in her retirement projections. Small…
Lifestyle | Should you quickly sell your triplex?
With the new tax rate on capital gains on second homes, a young family wonders if they should sell their triplex. Posted at 1:36 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The…
Lifestyle | Early retirement despite job loss?
Mélissa* and Carl*, both aged 49 and parents of students aged 16 and 18, are professionals in the banking sector who are considering a retirement plan after they turn 55e…
Lifestyle | When you have to learn to spend more
Retiring is an insecure moment: you always wonder if you will have enough money. But when your situation is enviable, you sometimes have to learn to stop worrying and take…
Lifestyle | Retire on a whim
Patricia* has just retired on a whim and has to support her partner. Will she get there? Published at 1:24 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation Following the hiring…
Lifestyle | The disbursement plan that changes everything
As we approach retirement, we always tend to wonder if we have accumulated enough savings to live out our retirement years as we wish. If the amounts are important, the…