Forgotten Dollars Part 13

Final Reminders to Protect Your Money Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! This is the final instalment of our series on overlooked benefits. We’ve covered everything from government pensions to provincial programs, and today we’re wrapping it all up with two of the most important lessons for your financial well-being: why you … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 12

Provincial Programs and Other Savings Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! This is the next installment of our new series on overlooked benefits. We’ve covered federal programs and tax credits, and today we’re diving into a very important topic: the valuable benefits and savings available at the provincial and municipal level. From … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 11

Pension Splitting and the Multigenerational Home Credit Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! As we continue our series on overlooked benefits, we’re focusing on two important tax benefits that can provide significant savings for Canadian couples and families. We’ll look at how pension income splitting can lower your tax bill and how … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 10

The Age Amount and Home Accessibility Credit Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! As we continue our series on overlooked benefits, we’re focusing on two important tax credits that can put money back in your pocket: The Age Amount and the Home Accessibility Tax Credit. For many seniors, these are valuable savings … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 9

Are You Missing Out on a Pension? Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! As we continue our series on overlooked benefits, we’re diving into a surprising but all-too-common issue: unclaimed pensions. It’s a problem that affects thousands of Canadians. You might be entitled to money from a previous employer that you’ve simply … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 8

The Allowance and Survivor Allowance Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! Last week, we talked about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a valuable new benefit that could help many seniors. This week, we’re diving into two of the most overlooked government benefits that can provide crucial financial support for those who … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 6

Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! As we continue our series on overlooked benefits, we’re starting this week with a very important one: the Guaranteed Income Supplement, or GIS. It’s a federal benefit designed to help low-income seniors, but the surprising truth is that thousands of eligible Canadians are missing out on … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 4

Your Health and Well-Being Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! This is the fourth weekly instalment of our series. Last week, we talked about protecting your assets. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most important aspects of your life: your health. We’ll look at how to get help with the … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 2

Navigating Your Finances Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! Last week, in the first part of our series, we talked about all the great discounts and deals you may be entitled to at Canadian retailers and services. This week, we’re going to tackle a topic that can feel a little intimidating but … Read more

Forgotten Dollars Part 1

Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! Starting today and for the next few Fridays we are featuring a new series called Forgotten Dollars. We often hear about discounts for seniors, but they’re not always for stores we have here at home. We’ve done the research for you, and we’re starting a brand … Read more