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5 Things to Know Today: July 29, 2026

  Wednesday, July 29, 2026 A fresh Iran missile attack has oil swinging again, the TSX just set another record, the Fed decides this afternoon, Microsoft and Meta report tonight, and your CPP deposit lands today. Here's what it means for your wallet. 1. Your CPP payment lands today Wednesday, July 29 is a Canada Pension Plan deposit day — the seventh of twelve scheduled payments this year and the last one before the August cycle. If you're collecting the maximum retirement pension starting at 65, you'll see $1,507.65 land in your account. The average new beneficiary starting at 65 receives $877.01 . Your amount will match what you received in June: CPP is indexed only once a year, in January (this year's bump was 2.0%), so there's no mid-year change. The next adjustment arrives with the January 2027 deposit. What it means for you: If your deposit is smaller than expected, it's almost always something individual — an early-start reduction, tax withholding, or a...
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Recognizing Early Signs of Dementia After Age 50

 

As we age, paying attention to subtle behavioral changes becomes crucial. Here are five key behaviors to watch for in friends and family over the age of 50, which might warrant further attention:

  1. Apathy: A noticeable lack of interest or emotions.
  2. Affective Dysregulation: Mood swings, anxiety, or depression.
  3. Lack of Impulse Control: Difficulty managing impulses.
  4. Social Inappropriateness: Behaviors that don’t align with social norms.
  5. Abnormal Thoughts or Perceptions: Unusual beliefs or hallucinations.

These early indicators could signal underlying dementia. If you notice any of these changes, consider seeking professional advice. Early detection allows for timely intervention and better management of cognitive decline


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