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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 [...]

Dear Money Lady, I was wondering if you knew of any new government subsidies for this new wave of COVID-19. Thanks, Jason Hello Jason, On Nov. 30, 2020, the Federal Government released an [...]

Dear Money Lady, I’m approaching my mid-50s, and I’m beginning to think about some long-term care options for my aging parents. Lately when I have gone to their house, it’s a bit messier than [...]

Dear Money Lady Readers, I wanted to do something a little different this time. I always get questions from people who want to retire early, and leave their careers. The thought of waiting until [...]

Dear Money Lady, My friends and I were discussing the fact that we think there will be an inevitable recession due to the pandemic and we wondered what you thought? Verna Dear Verna – a Recession [...]

Dear Money Lady, I am going stir crazy being isolated at home and have had lots of time to review my finances. I read your book and have started using the Cash Tracker – it is a good way to [...]

Money Lady, I have seen my stock portfolio lose so much money in the last few days, I am beside myself with panic. I am not sure what to do. I don’t have much invested but I was thinking of [...]

Money Lady, I plan on contributing to my RRSP as I always do, but wondered how it works if I also contribute to a spousal RRSP. Does this count towards my contribution limit or my partner’s [...]

I always find it difficult over the holidays to keep the costs down. Have you got any tips for making it through Christmas without spending too much? Thanks, Francis Great question Francis! [...]