From biodegradable coffins to shooting ashes out of cannons, boomers are planning their final exits
They are an influential market segment, but many boomers face financial uncertainty and will need your help
One in three young adults are living with their parents; early education can promote financial independence
Help your boomer clients meet their new responsibilities — looking after mom and dad
Members of your team may be caring for elderly parents. Let them know that you recognize what they’re coping with. You may also consider making some adjustments to your business to help valuable employees balance their family and work lives. “Review your employee benefits plan to allow employees to take a certain number of days […]
Soon, one-quarter of Canadians will be over age 65 — and many will be vulnerable to predators
Margaret Hall, founding director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies at the British Columbia Law Institute and assistant professor in the faculty of law at the University of British Columbia, notes there are two general types of power-of-attorney agreements. A regular, or general, POA is the authority your client gives someone to manage […]
Unscrupulous people take advantage of older Canadians who choose to renovate rather than move
And an accident during a quick foray across the border could cost uninsured senior clients their homes
Volunteering as a family is growing in popularity, notes Marlene Deboisbriand, president of Volunteer Canada, an Ottawa-based non-profit organization that promotes volunteerism in Canada. “It’s an opportunity to come together as a family, accomplish something together and pass on some profound values to children,” she says. “We’re seeing local organizations increasingly calling for entire families […]