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Twin-agers Leslie White & Cynthia Heyd are Influencers with a mission to change the narrative on ageism. Travel writer Pat Lee tells us why Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are perfect destinations for your next multigenerational trip. Our Take 5 With RBC interview explores how Artificial Intelligence is impacting fraud aimed at seniors.

Broadcaster Thom Ernst on his debut book, The Wild Boy of Waubamik and why he decided to share this story. Real estate broker Lisa Bednarski on how to increase the value of your home, whether you're selling now or in a few years. Take 5 With RBC takes a look at NOMI and how this innovative program is helping Canadians to save money.

Bestselling author Jennifer Robson on her new novel, Coronation Year, and why she decided to use the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as her backdrop; cookbook author and home economist Mairlyn Smith on getting out the best china for a perfect Grandparent/Grandkid tea party, and our Take 5 With RBC information on Financial Elder Abuse continues with Part 2 of this very important subject.

Author and not-that-kind-of-rabbi Ralph Benmergui speaks to whether Canadians respect their elders, and where ageism comes from. Dr. Simar Sinha from the National Institute on Aging and his research, Perspectives of Growing Older in Canada. What's ahead for seniors? Plus, we kick off Pride Month with a review of the history and events taking place across the US in our special Take 5 With RBC inter...

Bestselling author Gina Sorell tells about her latest novel, The Wise Women, and exploring advice from moms and grandmas.

Bestselling author Linwood Barclay on The Lie Maker and being a new granddad; Cookbook author Charmaine Broughton on best grandkid brunches; Take 5 With RBC looks at the First Home Savings Account

Travel Writer Jim Byers on the best multigenerational travel spots in Canada. Why grandparents should visit the Royal Ontario Museum with their grandkids, and our Take 5 With RBC interview looks at leaving a meaningful legacy in your will.

We travel to Prince Edward Island to hear about this beautiful and natural part of the country, and then delve into a Sustainable Travel Report from Booking.com How can we travel more sustainably? Plus, our Take 5 With RBC interview provides us with a checklist of what you need to know if you have a kid or grandkid traveling to the US for post secondary studies.

Wine expert Natalie MacLean on great wines for Mother's Day and her new book, Wine Witch on Fire. Sleep expert Alanna McGinn on how to set up the perfect grandbaby crib and sleep environment, and our Take 5 With RBC interview looks at how to pass on charitable intents to your grandchildren.

Children's author Caroline Fernandez on her new Grandmasaurus book and suggestions for YA readers. Retired CEO & actor Smillie Buckland on why Grandad days are so special and we take a look at the results of the latest RBC Home Ownership Poll.

She2.0 Founder & Podcaster Jacqui Court on the launch of Menopause Comfort Kits & why she feels we need them. Podcaster Debbie McCulloch on her podcast Older & Bolder and why she wants to highlight individuals who are fearless, fabulous and fifty plus. Our Take 5 With RBC Interview takes a look at assigning Power of Attorney to your spouse.

Author Rona Maynard on her new book Starter Dog and what she has learned from him that she feels no human could have taught her. Get out for a hike with a dog or with the grandkids as Travel Ontario's Liisa Sefton shares the best trails Ontario has to offer, plus some trail etiquette. And our Take 5 With RBC interview focuses on their environmental protection initiative, Tech For Nature.

Former journalist & realtor Josey Vogels on her retirement to Merida Mexico. Is it all margueritas and beaches? We bust some myths around Retirement Home living and discover the many benefits of Schlegel Long Term Care and Retirement Home Villages with Lifestyle Director Karen Burt. If you have a foreign property in your retirement plans, you'll want to listen to our Take 5 With RBC interview on h...

Author & business leader Carolyn Stern on Emotional Intelligence and how it can help bridge generation gaps. Real estate broker Sharon Caddy on managing the many details of selling the family home after parents pass. Take 5 With RBC looks at how to leverage the equity in your US property.

Author & coach Julie Ellis on setting Big Gorgeous Goals, no matter where you are in your career and life path. Writer & coach Nadine Araksi from Kickstartology Consulting, and how to kick start that career, even, or especially, as a grandma, when faced with ageism in the workplace. Our Take 5 With RBC interview with Royal Trust President & Leanne Kaufman looks at why so many Canadians try to avoi...

Educator and influencer Tory Halpin on Gentle Parenting and how grandparents can support it, Family counsellor and author Alyson Schafer on dealing with sassy teenage grandkids, and Take 5 With RBC looks at dealing with managing overspending on grandkids.

Real estate broker Lisa Bednarski on the family home market, whether you're getting out of it (as empty nesters) or getting into it with a growing (grandkid) family. Canada Helps is a charity that helps other charities, and they are going to help us guide our grandkids to be charitable. Plus, appointing a power of attorney for your healthcare on our Take 5 With RBC interview, with CEO & President...

We celebrate International Women's Day with some amazing women. Tech guru Avery Swartz on social media terminology, including #Granfluencer. Automotive journalist Petrina Gentile on new health & safety tech coming soon to a car near you. And they both reflect on what it's been like to work in these male dominated fields for 20 years. The Take 5 With RBC interview looks at their Women's Entrepreneu...

It's all about balance! Fitness expert Marika Pedersen leads us through some balance exercises, while nutritionist Lianne Phillipson tells us what to eat more of, and less of to keep our diets in balance. RT CEO Leanne Kaufman tackles the subject of aging and healthcare expenses in our Take 5 With RBC interview. Listen live every Saturday morning at 7:30am on Zoomer Radio!

Preventative Health Advocate Margaret Wallis Duffy on what to pack in our Preventative Health Toolbox; Club Med explains its family friendly and multigenerational approach to their resorts; Take 5 With RBC discusses what life events should trigger your estate planning and finally drawing up or updating that will.

Erin Davis on perfecting the grandkid sleepover, and her sleep podcast, DRIFT. Product designer Kim Vallee on why gaming grandkids are learning as they play, and our Take 5 With RBC Interview on what a power of attorney is, does, and how you should choose one.

Downsizing Diva Karen Shinn on how to downsize from the family home; Dr Kerry Byrne of the Long Distance Grandparent on why staying in touch with our grandkids is so important to both of us, and Take 5 With RBC looks at their Black Entrepreneur Loans Program.

Gardening expert Carson Arthur on outdoor yards in the winter and solving commong houseplant problems, Harrowsmith Mag EIC Jen Reynolds on sustainable flowers & dark side of cut flowers and myth busting around wills and estate planning with Leanne Kaufman of RBC.

Author Ann Douglas on the importance of female friendships in middle life and beyond. Sherrilynne Starkie and why she started the "50 Women Over 50" podcast. Take 5 With RBC looks at the considerations and financing for a plan to age in place.

Author and musician Adriana Barton on her book "Wired For Music" and how music helps our brains as we age. Telling Tales is a charity committed to inspiring a lifelong love of reading with our grandkids, and Executive Director Susan Jasper shares her favourite books to get us started. Take 5 With RBC looks at Future Launch, RBC's largest ever financial commitment to help young people prepare for t...