In my latest National Post column I suggest adding all the debt and interest payments government has piled on you onto your personal financial plan and see how bad things get.

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families - Ottawa is having a poker night fundraiser this Saturday in Ottawa. If you want to help support the only full-service hub for men and boys in crisis in the nation's capital please consider buying a ticket and attending.

If you live in or near Ottawa and are concerned about the health and well-being of men and families, you're invited to a night of Texas Hold 'em to benefit the Canadian Centre for Men and Families - Ottawa.

It's April 21 at the Rideau Curling Club and you can register online via Eventbrite.

“He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise."

George Herbert "three centuries ago" quoted by Terry O’Neill in British Columbia Report May 18, 1998