My City _ January 19, 2012 edition

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If you’re in the Gen Y demographic, and haven’t

started saving for retirement yet, the good news is you haven’t missed the boat. In fact, you might not even need to be at the dock yet.

According to Harpreet Grewal, investment specialist at Envision Financial, serious retirement

savings doesn’t start until your 50s. However, before you turn back to your student

loan, car payment and household bills with relief, there is a caveat. Establishing sound saving habits in your 20s and 30s is the key to a comfortable retirement.

“Pay yourself fi rst,” says Grewal. “Every payday, make sure that a certain amount gets pulled out and goes into savings, instead of simply keeping whatever is left. There is never anything left.”

Emphasis is placed at this age on maintaining positive monthly cash fl ow. In fact, the biggest favour you can do for your retirement future, is to

make sure you don’t do too much fi nancial damage in your 20.

If you fi nd yourself at 30 with a massive student loan, a car loan for a vehicle that is rapidly depreciating and consumer credit card debt for vacations you’ve already taken and gadgets that are obsolete, you’ll need to work hard to reverse your habits and focus on spending within your income level.

Currently, nation-wide, the average person’s debt load is 1.5 times that of their annual income. Grewal says that number isn’t necessarily a negative in itself – the problem is that the ratio is

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On NowA collection of drawings and paintings inspired by walks through local forests will be on display in Thread of Line, by artist Anne O’Leary. Developing images by examining the constant changes in the lines of the trees, O’Leary has represented something that is constant and alive, says Abbotsford Arts Council assistant director Jennifer Hazel. The exhibit runs until Feb. 1, 2012 at the Kariton Gallery and Boutique, 2387 Ware Street. For more information call 604-852-9358.

Jan 19The Vancouver Motorcycle Show roars into Abbotsford Tradex for a weekend of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters and factory representatives on hand to talk about products and services. The four-day event features freestyle stunt shows, supermoto, prize draws and all the after-market accessories you need to gear up for the summer. The show runs Jan. 19-22 at the Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street. For information on tickets and times check out www.vancouvermotorcycleshow.ca or call 604-850-1533.

Jan 20The stage adaptation of Daniel Defoe’s classic adventure Robinson Crusoe opens at the MEI Auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Road. Presented by Gallery 7 Theatre and Performing Arts, artistic

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Jan 26Goya: The Disasters of War and Los Caprichos opening reception takes place at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, at 7 p.m.. This exhibition, organized by the National Gallery of Canada,

presents two bodies of work from one of the most important artist of the 19th century, whose social and political commentary at the time mirrors issues faced in contemporary society. The exhibition runs until March 25. For more information on this and other exhibits head to thereach.ca or call 604-864-8087.

Jan 26Abbotsford Tradex is also the home of the Pacifi c Agriculture Show, running Jan. 26-28, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The show will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry, featuring meetings and conferences from various sectors. Admission is $10 at the door, and more information can be found online at agricultureshow.net or by phone at 604-291-1553.

increasing. It is easy to spend beyond your means and

procrastinate on saving, but people who focus on developing healthy habits between ages of 25-35 are then in a solid position to begin investing when the time is right.

The best indication that you’ll be investment ready? Your ability to withstand fi nancial hardship without going off course or abandoning the effort altogether.

Start with ensuring your emergency fund is full. A savings of between three to six months income should be set aside in case something happens,

so that you don’t go into debt dealing with life’s surprises.

Additionally, your late 20s is typically when you have started fi rming your career, and it is important to pay attention to what retirement products your employer offers.

Ultimately, by the time you are ready to retire, unless you have a good pension plan, the bulk of your savings will have to come from you.

“In 15 years of doing this, I’ve never had someone say they regretted planning for retirement too early,” laughs Grewal.

So while you are working two jobs to pay for

school, your cross-continent road trip and the latest camera to capture every moment of your travels, retirement savings shouldn’t necessarily be foremost on your mind.

But everyone has to take that cruise eventually, and the fi rst person on board gets the best spot when it sails.

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After graduating with her criminology degree from the University of the Fraser Valley, Dhaliwal says

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Dhaliwal relates that the Envision staff form long-lasting relationships with their clients, with some members staying with a representative for years.

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to the fact that hardwood fl oors aren’t practical. But that doesn’t have to be the case. It’s possible to have and maintain hardwood fl oors and still enable pooches to enjoy rooms with wood fl oors.

* Keep dogs’ nails trimmed short so that they do not scratch or scuff wood fl oors.

* Dogs that tend to grow long fur between the pads of their feet may need to have that fur trimmed as short as possible. This will help improve the traction the dog will have when walking on the wood fl oors.

* If dog bowls are kept on the fl oor, use a mat that will protect against spills, drips and slobber. Something that will not allow moisture to bleed through onto the fl oor is ideal, as is a mat that will contain spills.

* Place runners in high-traffi c areas so that the dogs have an easier time of walking from room to room.

* Clean the bottom of paws when the

dog comes inside from the yard so that dirt won’t mar or ruin the fl oors.

* Choose distressed-looking fl oors, so if scratches resulting from dogs’ nails do occur, it will blend in with the fl ooring and not stick out like a sore thumb.

* Ask to have a thick layer of clear-coating applied to the fl oors to further protect them.

* Do not encourage doggie horseplay on the wood fl oors, even if it is humorous watching the pooch slide around and try to get footing.

* Consider a fl oor wax product to improve a dogs’ traction on the fl oors and reduce their propensity to claw-in to get a good grip.

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With the deepfreeze factor at its annual high, the potential benefi ts of making energy saving improvements really hit home. Yet saving energy and money and adding comfort to your home should always be in season. Industry experts at Icynene (icynene.com) recommend you put these home improvement tips on your 2012 calendar:

Winter Install affordable plastic window-• sealing kits, especially where you feel drafts.

Install foam gaskets behind electrical • outlets and switches to reduce air leakage.

Close the fi replace damper tightly • when it’s not in use. If you use your fi replace regularly, consider adding a well-designed insert.

Replace or clean furnace fi lters at • least once every three months.

SpringConsider larger home improvements, • like replacing windows that are best completed when the weather is nice. Consider adding spray foam insulation (like innovative Icynene) to your attic or in other areas of your home where the summer heat can

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Is your air conditioner old or on • its last legs? Before things heat up, consider investing in an energy effi cient Energy Star-rated unit. Consult an expert to ensure the size of the unit is properly matched to the needs of your home.

SummerAdd window coverings to block • sunlight during the day, so your air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard.

Replace ineffi cient incandescent • lighting with more effi cient compact fl uorescent or LED lighting that also produce less heat.

Check your hot water tank. If it’s • warm to the touch, it might need some extra insulation. Check your home improvement store for inexpensive pre-cut tank jackets or blankets.

FallCheck insulation levels where you • can, like the attic or the fl oor of a room over the garage. If you didn’t get to it in the spring, install spray foam insulation to seal around openings and penetrations that let air fl ow in

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Use caulking, sealant and weather-• stripping to create a barrier against air and water around doorframes, windows and baseboards. Choose the right caulking for the surface.

Insulate your hot water pipes to • reduce heat loss. It may enable you to reduce the temperature setting on your hot water tank.

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“The Chileans are coming,” is the call of this year’s Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

(see website www.playhousewinefest.com) running Feb. 27 – Mar. 4 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. And this means a spotlight on some value-packed, fl avour-fi lled wines. Many of the 30-plus Chilean wineries featured at the VPIWF have product available at our Fraser Valley liquor stores.

For $12.99 you can sip on a Cono Sur Pinot Noir that is simply fl avourful and priced to please a crowd. Pay roughly $2 more and you can sip a certifi ed organic Cono Sur Pinot Noir ($14.99/14% ABV) that is fruity, spicy and earthy on both the nose and palate. This wine will work well with all sorts of foods. I’ve had it with a pre-made chicken pot pie I picked up from the big box store on my way home and my slow-cooker beef Stroganoff—happy endings each time. Give it a try with the salmon you marinate and grill for Sunday’s supper.

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blend ($19.99/14% ABV) promises to please. I’ve not tried this one yet, but it’s been recommended to me and I’m really looking forward to giving it a go. I’m told this wine shares aromas of black fruit, smoke, chocolate and dark-roast coffee, with hints of vanilla and butterscotch; on the palate, this is a soft, lush wine whose fl avours mirror its aromas.

The producers recommend you decant this wine for at least 30 minutes before you drink it. Decanting will allow the wine to soften and open so you get the full benefi t of all the delicious fl avours and aromas. I decant most of my red wines for this very

reason. If you don’t have a decanter, a water jug will work. Or, just pour the wines into the individual glasses about 15 – 20 minutes ahead of sit-down time.

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My City _ January 19, 2012 edition