Insights

About That US-Canada Trade Deficit

In the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute the U.S. trade deficit with Canada is often flagged by American officials as proof that we’re taking advantage of them. The underlying facts reveal...
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The Bare Trust Saga

After several years of upheaval and revisions the new bare trust tax reporting rules are now law. Many situations included in the initial 2023 rules are now exempt, but it’s...
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Look Up: There’s Plenty of Energy Up There

The price of oil is high as supplies are squeezed. But the global energy mix is changing.
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Managing Your Digital Legacy: Preparing Your Online Life For The Day After

Everyone needs a current will, power of attorney (POA) and representation (or healthcare) agreement. But don’t forget your digital legacy.
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Sweeping Up Digital Dust: A Simple Reset for Your Online Life

You probably don’t let unopened mail pile up on your kitchen counter for years. Or keep every receipt you’ve ever touched “just in case.” But many of us do exactly...
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Learning In The Third Age

The first age is our childhood, the second is adulthood – career, family, one or both. And the third? Well, retirement is increasingly seen as a fresh start, not an...
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Cohousing: An Old Idea With a Fresh Look

Imagine a neighbourhood where everyone knows your name, meals are enjoyed together a few times a week, and you live in your own home.
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Solar Energy Arrives

Solar energy is no longer a fringe player in the global energy mix. In the past decade, solar has moved from expensive and experimental to mainstream and competitive.
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The Bank of Mom and Dad

Helping adult children financially isn’t new but as the sums get bigger giving should be planned carefully.
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