If you’re an older American still saddled with student loan debt, your government benefits could be taking a hit. A new report from the Government Accountability Office has found that tens of thousands of senior Americans have their Social Security benefits garnished hundreds of dollars each month in order to …

Don’t be fooled by the stock market’s recent gains—or even its long impressive recovery from the financial crisis. We have been in a low-return environment since the Internet bubble popped at the turn of the century, and there is little reason to believe that will change anytime soon. Retirement savers …

Blogs are different, and they’re valuable. I still get much of my news and most of my analysis from bloggers. I appreciate the individual, idiosyncratic viewpoints — not the sanitized or one-sided slop we often get from government, corporate, or special interests. So, here are some of my favorite blogs …

As you think about an ideal home for an older relative, or for yourself later in life, what seems most appealing? Nearly 90% of people 65 and older surveyed by AARP said they would like to “age in place.” And yet the hard truth is that a beloved house in …

Back in the day, reaching your retirement goals meant building a sizable portfolio and paying off your mortgage. Both goals are a lot harder to achieve in today’s economy. To amass adequate retirement savings, you’ll have to commit to a high contribution rate, given forecasts of lower returns. Paying off …

Mary Foster is a morning person, which helps make the 5 a.m. start time at her job as a manager at a young food-flavoring company a little easier. Still, the 60-hour work weeks she regularly puts in have started to wear on her. So much so that the 57-year-old Kentucky …

When it comes to authentic Japanese cuisine, most foodies will point to Vancouver as the indisputable sushi capital of Canada. The city boasts a huge variety of sushi restaurants and eateries, making choosing a spot to sample Vancouver’s sushi a difficult feat. From organic, health conscious rolls to deep fried …

While many nations have some variation on the classic plate of French fries, none are more satisfying to our Canadian palates than that sinful Quebecois speciality known as poutine. Although the thought of the calorie intake is enough to spark a midday gym run, the aroma of poutine immediately brings …

As the end of October approaches, it’s time to move on from the heartfelt sentiments of Thanksgiving and prepare to get spooked. This Halloween, there’s no shortage of eerie events to help you celebrate the most frightening time of the year.  Whether you want to scare yourself silly or enjoy some …

Photo: tastethesix on Instagram In a city with nightlife as vibrant as Toronto, it’s not surprising that there are a wide variety of restaurants that serve food until the early hours of the morning. From comfort food to traditional Italian fare, this city truly has it all. Whether you’re craving ethnic …