Divorce is expensive, particularly for women. Even women who worked throughout their marriages commonly see their income can drop as much as 20% in the immediate aftermath of a divorce.[1] If nothing else, your budget may have to change. The same income that used to support...
Roughly 10-15% of Canadians are living in common-law relationships, and more are choosing to live in common law as a kind of trial before marriage. Yet there are a number of legal issues around common-law relationships that are unique, and it is a good idea to...
For many women, engagement is a time of excited anticipation. You’re happy in love, planning the wedding of your dreams and dreaming of your new life. But engagement is also a tremendous opportunity to work together with your partner in a new area. According to a...
It might feel as if everyone is paired off. But if you’re single, you’re part of a fast-growing demographic. In fact, the number of people living alone in Canada has doubled over the last 35 years.[1] A one-person household is now the most common type...
Women make the vast majority of the household purchasing decisions today, but many are still uncomfortable determining whether they can take on a mortgage or how much to save for retirement. It wasn’t only your grandmother who let her spouse take care of the finances....
It can be a challenge to be responsible for all the decisions. That’s why a shareholder agreement can be so valuable in a private company. In a large corporation, the typical shareholder agreement forces the directors to defer certain issues to the shareholders for approval or...
Sometimes a small business built between two partners happens by accident. Maybe it started in your parents’ basement and it became your career over decades of hard work. Maybe it was a burst of inspiration over lunch one day that developed into a brand new...
A Canadian man can expect to live to age 80, while a woman can look forward to 84 years of life. But if you think you’re invincible, think again. Especially in later years, life can be hard. Accidents happen. Illnesses crop up unexpectedly. And if you’re...
You built your business from scratch. Every sale was a sacrifice, time away from your family. It was an investment in your future. Every time the business grew, it represented something you could do for your family: a larger home, a university education, a much-anticipated...
If you’re in business with a partner, you’re familiar with the juggle. Sometimes the partnership works well. Sometimes it doesn’t. When one partner reaches the decision that it’s time to leave, it may be a good idea to buy out your partner. Consider this checklist of...