When the world as we know it, came to a screeching halt in mid-March, many of us wondered how we would carry on with our in-person meetings, how we would run our businesses. Many of us wondered what business would look like in the ‘new normal’. After the initial stress and concern, many businesses carried…
CPP or Canada Pension Plan is the accumulation of credits, dependent on a taxpayer’s annual earnings. It is a taxable pension benefit that you can receive beginning as early as age 60 (though you choose when to begin receiving CPP), or as late as 70. The amount you receive each month is based on your…
Does Stampede Offer ‘The Perfect Storm’? ” And we aren’t talking about the weather!” Calgary’s “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”does not always have on display the best that our city has to offer! Stampede has become the only time of year where the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission approves the service of alcohol beginning at…
6 Things Getting Divorced Taught Me About Money with Tasha on for The Financial Diet. You may think that divorce is a 50/50 split of assets and debts but you’d be terribly wrong. You can be left dealing with the financial outcomes of divorce for years. Get good advice pn financial matter including taxes before…
Pre-nuptial agreements can be a morbid topic and must be handled appropriately. Be sensitive, honest and logical when bringing up the topic.
CPP Credit Split Is Timing Critical for a CPP Credit Split? Does it Really Matter When You Apply?
AI and Divorce: It’s a Thing by Avery Phillips, October 1, 2018 for Becoming Human: Artificial Intelligence Magazine The development of technology has impacted everyday life for humans in a fascinating way. Only a few, short decades ago, it was impossible to contact anyone unless they were at home in hearing range of the telephone likely…
A Tribute To The Counselor Who Saved My Life Linda Simpson: writer, poet, guidance education advocate, loving Mum and Gramma
The Road to Successful Spousal Support Negotiations Most lawyers would agree that spousal support is the most contentious issue in divorce negotiations. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) developed in 2005, have gone a long way toward paving the road to more consistent and predictable support awards. Though I am not lawyer and cannot quote…
Is There a Secret to Living on Your Own After Divorce? After dealing with the settlement and the separation agreement, many people’s biggest fear is living alone after divorce. Many people jump right into new relationships without working on gaining their independence back. Depending on the circumstances of the separation or how long your relationship…
