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Health insurance for prescription drugs may not pay the full cost. Can the newly proposed national pharmacare plan help? How can you save right now?

Working a plot in a community garden can help you grow friendships as well as fresh, healthy food. Find out how.

Looking for financial protection for the people who depend on you that will last as long as you live? Permanent life insurance might be the answer

What are the signs that it could be time to turn your sideline into your real job? These five tips will help you spot the right moment.

Putting too much cash in your RRSP or TFSA is an easy mistake to make. Here’s how it can happen, and how to deal with it.

As your income goes up, so should your RRSP contributions. Find out how a small increase can make a huge difference

Follow your heart and save money on income tax by contributing to charity this holiday season.

More than half of Canadian adults are single, a big shift over the past few decades. But does living single mean spending double?

Food banks were meant to be a temporary fix, but they’ve become part of the Canadian scene. Here’s what you can do to help.

Experts say working from home means working more productively. But how do you make sure you get enough exercise when you don’t leave the house?

You may be surprised to learn that retirement can be hazardous to your health. But resetting just a few habits can help you keep well.

Lyme disease, a sometimes-serious illness transmitted by ticks, is on the rise in Canada.

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Many worried investors have been making calls to their advisor in recent weeks. Is there cause for concern? Your burning questions answered.

With Valentines Day just around the corner -- this is happy news indeed!

Here's to fresh starts and good intentions!

SNOW is a four letter word. Whether you rejoice in-- or curse it's arrival-- it is here.

As we head deeper into the fall and gear up for holiday season, we are faced with: less daylight, a surge in cold & flu viruses and increased spending.

Why eating seasonally is good for you-- and your wallet

Even if you are not in school, or have children or grandchildren heading back to class, September brings a return to routine.

But where did the expression "dog days" even come from?

Let's face it, Canadian summers are short. We're all guilty of putting our lives on hold for 8 weeks to enjoy the glorious, carefree days of July and August.

What will you do to commemorate this historic occasion?

Ahhh June... sunshine, warm breezes and patios. Canadians eagerly await the days when we can BBQ and enjoy a cold beverage on the deck.

The Victoria Day weekend has long been observed as the unofficial kick-off to Canada's travel season.

When you don't have health benefits through an employer, the cost of health care expenses can add up.

It's estimated that 1 in 3 Canadians provide unpaid care for an aging relative.

With the average retirement lasting about 30 years, many fear that they will outlive their money. Does that mean that we should give up fun and just save?

Confused about the best savings option for your needs? You’re not alone. Both an RRSP and a TFSA provide unique tax advantages.

At Deverall, Calma & Associates (DCA), our motto is "Advice That Makes Sense". We work on relationships, not sales quotas.