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Unwanted life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors’ retirement

webfull — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:27:33 +0000

Seniors looking for an additional source of income should think twice about letting unwanted life insurance lapse, because these policies may be sold for substantial value to help fund a better quality of life in their retirement.

... Ken Lester, a professor at �㽶��Ƶ’s Desautels Faculty of Management and CEO of Lester Asset Management Inc. in Montreal, says life settlements are a bit like reverse mortgages, which allow homeowners to take out a loan against the equity in their home to receive cash payments.

Published: 24 November 2014

Networking tips for the busy parent

webfull — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:11:20 +0000

Being able to meet new people, expand your connections, and build personal rapport is a key element in business today. But anyone who struggles with balancing career and family knows well the challenge of finding time for networking.

... Estelle Metayer (@Competia) is the principal and founder of Competia, a leadership and strategy consulting firm, and is an adjunct professor with �㽶��Ƶ’s leadership business programs.

Published: 14 October 2014

Appointments to VIA Rail Canada

webfull — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:29:54 +0000

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the appointments of Ms. Melissa Sonberg of Montreal, and Ms. Deborah Robinson, of Toronto, to the board of directors of VIA Rail Canada, each for a three-year term.

Published: 25 June 2014