Picture this: a stock purchase of $10,000 made at the end of 1992 and held until 2013 would have netted the investor close to $49,000 — which comes out to an annual compounding rate of 8.27%. Keep in mind that during this period we experienced the popping of the tech bubble in 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis. Now, for the sake of argument, let's look at the return of the same investment amount, held for the same period of time — 21 years — but sold during a time of stability:
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With the shrinking loonie and rising cost of groceries, Canadians are finding it a challenge to keep their refrigerators full and the pantries stocked. Most find themselves constantly running back to the store to replenish the staple products they need and are desperately looking for ways to save.

This is what Katia François was experiencing before she decided to take control of her situation. The 37 year-old professional civil servant and mother from Ottawa started following daily...

For the first time in more than 10 years Canadians can now talk to their doctors about a new treatment option to fight nail fungus infections. Affecting approximately 2.4 million Canadians (and as many as 18 per cent of those are over 60), nail fungus is a common concern. Health Canada recently approved a product called Jublia, a topical anti-fungal medication for toenails.As a progressive, persistent and contagious condition causing discomfort and pain in severe cases, toenail fungus or onychomycosis,...

Spring is a time to finally ditch those dreaded winter boots, layers of bulky sweaters and after months of a seemingly endless winter gets out into the world and enjoy! Everything is great, except for one problem — you have nothing to wear. Fear not, Canadian lifestyle expert Janette Ewen, offers her top tips on how to update your wardrobe and be fashion ready for spring.

Try bright colours: During the winter, we tend to gravitate towards shades of black, gray, brown and more black....

Keeping your teeth and mouth healthy requires more than just daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Food and beverage choices also have an impact on a person's oral and overall health.

For example, foods high in sugar or acid can lead to an erosion of tooth enamel and contribute to tooth decay and periodontal disease. Both have been identified asrisk factors for more serious illnesses such as diabetes, lung and heart diseases, and stroke. Dental hygienists remind us to maintain a...