Published on: May 2, 2018
One in four young Canadians provide care to a family member or friend but taking on the role as a caregiver can interfere with life pursuits. Rates of caregiving are particularly high among young women. Kathryn Fudurich, a young caregiver, spoke about how she’s learned to cope. Kelly Rivard, of RBC, discussed how wealth planning can help families be financially prepared for the future.
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