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Want to live up to an additional 24 years? Just add eight healthy lifestyle choices to your life at age 40 and that could happen, according to a new unpublished study analyzing data on U.S. veterans. Starting at age 50 instead? No problem, you could prolong your life...

A group RRSP gives you strength in numbers. It can make sure you save for retirement, provide a welcome tax break and cost less than a non-group plan. What is a group RRSP? A group RRSP is a savings plan offered through an employer. It’s similar to an individual RRSP,...

As benefits advisors, we are often asked “what are our competitors doing?” or “what do employees from other companies you work with value?” and although there are some straightforward responses, it’s never been more apparent that Canadians are thinking about their...

Check if you qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to Canada, you must: have received at least 2 doses of a Government of Canada-accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a mix of 2 accepted vaccines or at least 1 dose of the...

Should You Join Your Company Group Savings Plan? Question. I just started a new job recently, and have to make a decision about signing up for the company savings plan. In my last job, I was a member of a pension plan, and didn’t really have any decisions to make. But...

As an employer, what can you do to help employees manage stress in the workplace if you do not have a Human Resources Department. First you can ensure that you and your managers have some training on what stress is and how to recognize it in your employees. The second...

As an employer, you need to know that depression is a very common mental illness for both men and women. If the depression is severe enough it can cause serious difficulties both at work and home leading to absenteeism and lower productivity and so can escalate...

We have all heard that binge drinking or frequent heavy drinking can cause serious health problems, particularly liver, heart disease, cancer and even dementia. Some research is indicating that even moderate drinkers could have a decrease in mental skills if heavy...