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Perhaps it's a milestone birthday, a new baby in the house, an empty house when the last child goes to college, a divorce, remarriage, or even the passing of a beloved family member or cherished friend that spurs the realization that hav How to Retire in Canada 08/04/2022 08:00pm • If you're interested in heading north for retirement, it's important to think through the implications the decision can bring. "Many Americans assume that moving to Canada is easy and that there's a special pathway for Americans, since our two countries are so closely connected," says Cori Carl, aut Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids, experts warn 08/03/2022 05:00am • With more record-breaking temperatures in the forecast for parts of the country, public health experts are cautioning that children are more susceptible to heat illness than adults are — even more so when they're on the athletic field, living without air conditioning, or waiting in a parked ca Is It Possible to Run Out of Money in Retirement? 08/02/2022 08:00pm • It can be easy to worry about having enough income to support your retirement lifestyle. These anxieties naturally increase during an economic downturn and periods of inflation. Retirees living on a fixed income might feel their budget tightening or find it harder to pay regular bills. 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