Allen Unrau

Allen Unrau writes a weekly column relating to "reallife" seniors issues in Abbotsford BC. He is actively involved as a volunteer with numerous seniors' organizations in the Fraser Valley. He is a grandfather of eight and works as a licensed realtor specializing in seniors Real Estate, which helps seniors and their families with the purchase or sale of homes in the Fraser Valley.

Articles by Allen Unrau

Would You Give up Your Nest Egg for a Child?

Eric and Tina were retired and quite happy with the way things were going. They had a nice home with a prize winning vegetable garden in a good family neighbourhood.  Eric had worked for the postal service for thirty-five years and had saved some money along the way as well. Their daughter was married to [...] Read More >

Your Money: Powerful Weapon or Loving Reward?

What is your financial nature? Are you painstakingly careful with your money or are you known to live beyond your means and spend it as soon as you get it? Would they call you a cheapskate or overly generous? Maybe you don’t realize it, but the money you control has the power to affect several generations [...] Read More >