Plan to Savour Your Life After Loss

Published on May 21, 2013 by

After the loss of a loved one, it may feel like you’re never going to want to take a vacation again, but guest author Patti Smith urges you to reconsider.

Now is the Time to Review Your Insurance

Published on May 14, 2013 by

It’s important to organize your finances so that your papers and contacts are close at hand when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one. But is your insurance information up to date?

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Bullied Kids Raise Funds for Kids Help Phone

Published on May 8, 2013 by

Approximately 160,000 kids across North America skip school each day for fear of bullying – that’s more than the population of the city of Barrie!

Recognizing the Signs of Depression

Published on April 30, 2013 by

When someone is suffering beyond normal feelings of sadness or grief, you can help by expressing support to eliminate any stigma about mental health issues. This is a guest post by Kerri Fullerton, ND.

Grieving and Helping Grieve: How to Support Your Widowed Parent

Published on April 23, 2013 by

The biggest challenge facing adult children who have lost a parent is taking care of their surviving parent. Here are some helpful tips to provide the best support.

Adjusting to the New Normal

Published on April 11, 2013 by

After a tragic loss, what can we expect on the road back to the “new normal”? Grief counsellor Philip Cable shares some insights.

Car Care Tips for the Newly Widowed Woman

Published on April 3, 2013 by

Most women don’t give a second thought to their cars or the topic of car maintenance. Yet cars, and their maintenance, can eat up a lot of your budget unless you follow these few simple rules from guest expert Patti Smith of Money Bootcamp Seminars.

Purchasing Cemetery Property

Published on March 27, 2013 by

Purchasing cemetery property is just one of the decisions you can make during the funeral preplanning process, and is a way to lighten the load of the loved ones you’ll leave behind.

Death Benefits and Laws for Common-Law Spouses

Published on March 20, 2013 by

Legally speaking, it is important to understand that there are strict and significant differences between legally married and common-law spouses. In this guest post by lawyer Cesia Green, she discusses what happens to your estate if you are not legally married to your spouse.

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Simple Guidelines to Organize Your Finances Before You Need To

Published on March 13, 2013 by

Nothing is more overwhelming when your spouse passes away than trying to track down important documents and make sense out of disorganized financial information. To avoid having this additional stress fall on you or your family, follow these simple guidelines to get your financial affairs in good order now.