Golden Years Not So Golden For Many Seniors In Lethbridge

2017-04-04

Author: Randy Kobbert

Lifestyle Debt

As the spike in insolvencies continues to rise in communities like Lethbridge throughout the province, now is as good as time as ever to talk about the value of a budget. Taking the time to fully assess where your money is being spent and any discrepancies in income in vs. income out, will help you develop a long-term plan for staying out of the red and continuing to work towards a strong financial future. After all, they’re called your ‘golden years’ for a reason!

MNP’s Randy Kobbert spoke with Global News Lethbridge in an original article published online on March 22, 2017.

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As the spike in insolvencies continues to rise in communities like Lethbridge throughout the province, now is as good as time as ever to talk about the value of a budget. Taking the time to fully assess where your money is being spent and any discrepancies in income in vs. income out, will help you develop a long-term plan for staying out of the red and continuing to work towards a strong financial future. After all, they’re called your ‘golden years’ for a reason!

MNP’s Randy Kobbert spoke with Global News Lethbridge in an original article published online on March 22, 2017.

Randy Kobbert

Randy Kobbert

CIRP, LIT, CPA, CA

Senior Vice-President

Servicing: Lethbridge, Taber, Brooks, Medicine Hat

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