Etiket: lifestyle
Lifestyle | Can a 90-year-old mother transfer part of her TFSA to her two sons?
Two single brothers wonder if they could benefit before her death from part of the $159,000 that their 90-year-old mother holds in a TFSA, to benefit from the interest. But…
Lifestyle | Zero savings and… that’s a good thing!
We may tend to feel guilty if we haven’t saved for retirement. But sometimes, we can still do very well. Posted at 1:19 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation…
Lifestyle | Sell or rent your condo
In the current context, should you sell or rent your condo? This is what a reader wants to know who has just fallen in love and is considering moving with…
Beyond the competitive aspect, the Montreal Cycling Grand Prix also aims to promote healthy lifestyle habits.
Despite the capricious weather, 159 runners from 23 teams were on the starting line on Sunday morning on the 12e Montreal Cycling Grand Prix, won this year by Briton Adam…
Lifestyle | When one of his children struggles with an addiction
You may have planned your personal finances in such a way as to bequeath a beautiful inheritance to your children. But sometimes, a consumption problem can complicate things. Posted at…
Lifestyle | Can we afford to buy the family chalet?
Mathieu*, 53, and Lucie*, 49, are married and parents of two teenagers aged 15 and 17. Their family lifestyle is very active, but managed in a reasonable way according to…
Lifestyle | Buy a condo for their elderly and impoverished mother
“A situation has just arisen with my 82-year-old mother and I must admit that I don’t know what the best solution is,” confides Lucie*. Posted at 1:32 Updated at 6:00…
Lifestyle | A plan from 19 years old to become a millionaire
A 19-year-old student decided to listen to the stars of finance by starting as early as possible to invest his money earned at minimum wage. Now he wants to know…
Lifestyle | Early retirement… without a pension plan?
Elizabeth*, 52, plans to retire at age 60 from her job as a full-time manager. She is also a single mother of two teenagers aged 16 and 18 whose living…
Lifestyle | Set sail, even without having consolidated your retirement…
After a job loss and a long illness, how can you enjoy life while saving for your old age? Posted at 1:52 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation “We…
Lifestyle | Changing my plan from defined benefits to defined contributions?
Defined benefit pension plans, which fix the pension until death, have always been the holy grail for employees. Posted at 2:02 Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation A Holy Grail…
Lifestyle | Can we afford to retire early at 55?
Spouses Christine* and André*, both 49 years old and parents of a 14-year-old teenager, are planning to retire at 55 from their respective jobs. They would therefore have another six…
Lifestyle | Parents of teens seek advice
Jeannot*, 44, and Marie*, 42, have been common-law spouses for 20 years and parents of two teenagers aged 14 and 15. Posted at 1:29 Updated at 6:00 a.m. The situation…
Lifestyle | Can we afford a bigger house?
“We would like to move into a new home with more bedrooms,” raises Hugo Roy. Posted at 1:36 a.m. Updated at 5:00 a.m. The current family home has only six…
Lifestyle | The house has become too small for 10 children
Hugo Roy and Marianne Tremblay are the parents of 10 children, ranging in age from 11 months to 19 years old. Budget and family management challenges abound. The most recent:…
Lifestyle | Retiring at the risk of losing your home
At 70, Nicole* is still working full time. Could she stop without having to sell her little house overlooking the river? Posted at 1:33 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. The…
Lifestyle | Around age 70: planning for the CHSLD and inheritance
Beginning to see your old age come, with the costs related to the CHSLD and its legacies to your offspring, can be a source of many questions and worries. But…
Lifestyle | At 50, is it worth having a second job?
At 50, it’s time for assessments for Nathalie* and Stéphane*. Do they have to find a second job to reach their retirement goal at 65? Will they work for nothing…
Lifestyle | The Stations of the Cross of a construction defect that appeared on the verge of retirement
Martine* was about to retire when she learned that construction defects were going to result in $200,000 of work being done on her condo. Ouch. Posted at 5:00 a.m. The…
Lifestyle | Take control of your finances
When his life partner suddenly decides to break up, his whole world often comes crashing down. In addition to being caught in a whirlwind of emotions, financial questions arise quickly.…