From spring cleaning to moving in retirement
Simply putBest of Brighter Life: A look back at the most popular articles on Brighter Life last month.
Confused by financial jargon? You’re not alone. It’s the reason we’re calling this column “Simply put.” Our goal is to bring you simple tips on personal finance written in plain language. It’s something I’m passionate about. For many years, as a financial journalist, I wrote a column responding to readers’ questions about personal finance.
Now, as Editor of BrighterLife.ca, I want to continue that dialogue. I hope by sharing tips and tools — both in this column and throughout BrighterLife.ca — we can help you to better navigate life’s challenges and plan for a “brighter life.”
– Brenda Spiering
New grad? Four money tips you need to know
Simply putYou’ve tossed your hat in the air, put aside your books and landed your first real job. Now it’s time to focus on your finances.
How do maternity benefits work?
Simply putTo help you find out what you’re entitled to, here are five basic facts about how maternity and parental leave works in Canada.
Pension plans, simply put (Video)
Simply putUnderstanding what your company pension plan offers can help you determine how to make the most of all your retirement savings options.
From Canada Pension Plan changes to tax savings
Simply putBest of Brighter Life: A look back at the most popular articles on Brighter Life in March.
What would happen if you couldn’t work?
Simply putMost of us don’t think of our income as our single biggest asset — but it is. Disability insurance is designed to protect it.
From dream dates to retirement dreams
Simply putBest of Brighter Life: A look back at the most popular articles on Brighter Life in February.
Are you paying more tax than you need to?
Simply putIf you’re not claiming all the tax credits and deductions you’re entitled to, you may be paying more to the government than necessary.
