Ambassadors: Featured Posts

Across the country, Canadians are quietly and increasingly avoiding the U.S. as a spending and travel destination. And while it’s not driven by political outrage alone, the Trump-era tariff rhetoric, coupled with economic uncertainty and a weaker loonie, has many rethinking where their dollars go.

When people think about investments, they often focus on returns just measured in dollars. But what about the value of peace of mind, financial independence, or unlocking an asset you hadn’t considered as part of your comprehensive retirement planning strategy? These benefits are harder to quantify, yet for many Canadians 55+, they’re top of mind … Continued

Let’s be honest, life isn’t about the money. It never has been. It’s about your relationships. Your health. Your time. Your purpose. The joy in the little things, the spontaneous coffee dates, the late-night laughter, the time spent with those you love. But here’s the thing I’ve come to believe, after decades of conversations with people from all walks of life: money might not be the goal, but it’s often the gateway.

I suggest giving solo dining a try. Bring your laptop or bring a book to read while you’re eating dinner. It’s a treat to be served, to enjoy your food and to read, all at the same time. For me, it’s much superior to watching television while eating or surfing the Net.

Back then, our parents were concerned that the student rebellions of the sixties and seventies were harming their children. Today parental worries remain, yet they are entirely different. Instead of focusing on social change, our children and grandchildren are encountering a barrage of digital information, games, gossip and advertising that has moved their attention from reading, studying and original thinking to online pursuits.

While everyone I know was worrying about the election and tariffs, my husband and I were fixated on collecting our new puppy. His name is Teddy. Teddy is an eight-week-old, 8 and 1/2 pound Bernedoodle. My husband and I first met him a few days before the election, and it was love at first sight. I held this little dog in my arms, and it was nothing but kisses. How could I resist? Although, in the back of my mind, I realized a puppy would transform our lives.

When HomeEquity Bank approached me four years ago to be their spokesperson, I did a lot of research into the company. My reputation and personal integrity are important to me. I didn’t just want to be a face and a name. I wanted to believe in what I was endorsing.

Kurt Browning, a Canadian figure skater and the celebrity spokesperson for HomeEquity Bank, partners with his dog to describe the benefits of a CHIP Reverse Mortgage and how it can help you retire in the home you love.

Kurt Browning, a Canadian figure skater and the celebrity spokesperson for HomeEquity Bank returns to tell you more about the CHIP Reverse Mortgage.

What do you want your 80-year-old future self to be doing in 10 years’ time? What do you want your 80-year-old future self to look like? What purpose and meaning do you want to have in your life? I’m in the process of transforming from an over-weight 70-year-old into an active, ageless athlete.

Not long ago, scientists, doctors, and elite runners thought it was impossible for a human being to break the 4-minute-mile barrier. Until a dreamer by the name of Roger Bannister came along one day. He trained hard and succeeded in breaking through the 4-minute barrier. People have been conditioned to believe that when they reach age 65 or 70, life is over, and they need to retire and rest for the rest of their lives. An artificial age barrier was created and accepted by everyone until some Retirement Rebels showed up. Like Bannister, they weren’t willing to accept the existence of this artificial age barrier and decided to challenge it.

The Ironman is regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races, and fewer than .01% of the world’s population have completed one. To earn a finisher’s medal you need to complete the swim, bike and run, , with no breaks and completed under 17 hours. The race will push your body and mind to the limit taking you way out of your comfort zone and keeping you there for the duration. Can a 70-year-old like me do it – you betcha but you need some strong WHYs to make it to the finish line .