The problem with pension surplus plans
The federal government will move approximately $1.9 billion of a pension surplus to general revenues. There were other, fairer, options at its disposal.
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A toast to Canada’s tastes
In an ode to this great land, Sage60 asks the experts to pick one ingredient from each of the 10 provinces and three territories that’s worth celebrating.
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Summer sippin’
In our continuing ode to Canada, we reached out to five distilleries and one cocktail bar to ask for their favourite summer cocktail.
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Saving memories for the future
Most of us have memories stored in outdated technological formats. Sage60 tells you how to digitize these treasures so you can view them again and again — and maybe future generations can, too.
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Mythbusting old-age adages
Society makes many generalizations about aging. In Federal Retirees’ continuing efforts to combat ageism, Sage60 takes a look at the most common of them, and investigates what science says about them. You don’t need as much sleep as you age; you will…
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Summer songs from coast to coast
Sage60 looks at cool festivals in a variety of genres, from chamber music to roots.
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The dangers of wildfire smoke
Experts are advising monitoring symptoms and erring on the side of caution, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.
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U.S. bound?
From registration requirements to concerns about social media scrutiny, Canadian snowbirds are facing new realities under Trump’s second term.
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Uber active retirees
A study has shown that 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31 per cent compared with no physical activity.
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Down with doomscrolling
There are many good reasons to escape the thrall of your smartphone, including avoiding “suffering from retirement.”
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Tattoos after 60? Yes, indeed.
Just as younger generations are getting more ink, so are baby boomers and older retirees.
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Dancing the night away
Getting your dancing shoes on can help you cognitively and socially. It’s also just plain fun.
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