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1 week ago | insidehalton.com | Christine Ibbotson Insidehaltoncom |Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady readers: Let’s talk about longevity — it’s a real thing … you should be living to 100!In 2006, there were 492,000 Canadians aged 85 and older; today, there are more than 1.5 million. But wait, that’s not all. In the next 30 years, that number is expected to almost triple to 4.3 million Canadians who are 85 and older. And this is not just a Canadian phenomenon; it’s happening all around the world.

3 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | Christine Ibbotson Insidehaltoncom |Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady,I am panicking about my investment portfolio. It has lost so much in the last couple of weeks. I now wish I wasn’t invested in the stock market. What should I do?    Helen M. Hello Helen, this downturn will pass, so please do not cash out. Try to limit your withdrawals and consider buying more of your good dividend stock picks that are now “on sale” due to the current economic market.

1 month ago | insidehalton.com | Christine Ibbotson Insidehaltoncom |Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady Readers:I want to ask — for those of you in your 50s or 60s..... what’s your plan for retirement? I hope you have thought about it. Today, let’s talk about how not to outlive your money. We all know planning is important. They say: “the person who doesn’t plan for the future can’t expect to have a future.” And we all know this to be true.

1 month ago | insidehalton.com | Christine Ibbotson Insidehaltoncom |Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady,I am now finally retiring at 66 after working all my life in retail, since I was 15 years old. I am looking forward to not working, but I am still worried about not having enough money. My condo is paid for, I don’t have any debt, but I also only have $120,000 in savings. Do you think that is enough? Gemma Dear Gemma — it might be enough. You will now be receiving your OAS and CPP, plus any LIRA/LIF income from company pensions.

1 month ago | bramptonguardian.com | Christine Ibbotson Insidehaltoncom |Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady,I am now finally retiring at 66 after working all my life in retail, since I was 15 years old. I am looking forward to not working, but I am still worried about not having enough money. My condo is paid for, I don’t have any debt, but I also only have $120,000 in savings. Do you think that is enough? Gemma Dear Gemma — it might be enough. You will now be receiving your OAS and CPP, plus any LIRA/LIF income from company pensions.