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Dear Money Lady, Do I really have to withdraw cash from my RRIF every year? Jim Dear Jim, The short answer is no. Many people are heading into the balance of the year and realizing that they must [...]

Dear readers, I have received so many emails about what to invest in, how to invest, and what to ask advisors – so I wanted to give you a low-risk investment strategy and discuss what you can [...]

Dear Money Lady, Before COVID I was always working as an engineering contractor for various businesses, but I have been unemployed for two years now. I was one of the first ones to go because I [...]

Dear Money Lady Readers, I wanted to share this column with you and perhaps reach some of you who send me emails judging others who have less. We must remember that charity comes in many forms – [...]

Dear Money Lady, I don’t know how to get my children to save!  It seems like they are always spending, and I am worried that they won’t be prepared when they get older.  I have always saved and [...]

Many of you have sent me emails asking about ways to save and have wondered how others are doing during the pandemic – so here you go! Spending choices really do shape the world we live in. We [...]

Dear Money Lady, You wrote a column a while ago about encouraging our adult kids to make it on their own financially. It seems to me that this new generation really can’t afford to do that and I [...]

Dear Money Lady, Any tips on how to deal with the stock market this year? – I don’t know what to do with my investments. Thanks, Jim. You are not alone, Jim – Lots of people are still worried. I [...]

Dear Money Lady, I am 67 and getting married again – hopefully third time’s the charm. Should I consider a prenup? Jeannies Congratulations Jeannies – and YES! There’s a lot of talk about “grey [...]

Dear Money Lady, We are just starting to invest and wondered if there were any good investments you could recommend. We want something that makes money of course, but also promotes environmental [...]