by Christine Ibbotson | Apr 29, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Money Lady, When do I have to file my taxes this year and how can I pay less. I am retired now and every penny counts. Thanks, Janice. Dear Janice, The due date is Monday, May 2 to file your tax return with the CRA. You are not alone, Janice. Many wonder...
by Christine Ibbotson | Mar 18, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Money Lady Readers, Inflation is up to a 30- year high. So, is your lifestyle inflation up too? Canada’s current inflation rate is 4.8 per cent, which is mainly due to our pent-up demand for consumer goods and the current global supply chain disruptions; but what...
by Christine Ibbotson | Feb 25, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Money Lady, Is now a good time to downsize, since house prices have gone up so much? Do you think the prices will stay high? Gordan Gordan, You are correct. It is finally a true seller’s market again. Last year broke many records in the Canadian housing market...
by Christine Ibbotson | Feb 11, 2022 | Opinion
Dear readers, I want to share a study done a couple of years ago, (pre-COVID) on why some retirees are happier than others. See if you can do these things too. When we think about it – why aren’t all retired people happy? They don’t work or commute any more. They have...
by Christine Ibbotson | Dec 24, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Money Lady, I will turn 59 in 2022 and I sometimes think I am ready to retire. One day I want to quit and the next I plan to keep working to 65. Any ideas? Paul You are not alone Paul, many Canadians are wanting to make changes in 2022 as we ease our way out of...
