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Commentary: When and what to buy? At what age? Investing for retirement in a COVID-19 economy Your investment strategy should be based on an understanding of market fundamentals, the long-term outlook and your age, says Patrick Chang.
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SINGAPORE: For every Singaporean senior looking forward to saving enough to enjoy retirement, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a rude awakening.
Posted: Feb 02, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 2
Nicole Ullmark s son Christopher, 10, needs advanced care. He uses a wheelchair and has to be fed through a tube in his stomach.(Submitted by Nicole Ullmark)
Some parents of children with physical or developmental disabilities say a provincial program that s supposed to offer their families respite has instead become a burden during the pandemic, costing them time and money.
Special Services at Home (SSAH) is managed by Ontario s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The program provides financial assistance to help caregivers pay for specialized equipment and deal with everyday tasks.
The idea is to give parents more time to dedicate to their children, some of whom require round-the-clock care.