This former financial advisor sold his practice because of health issues and is enjoying ‘the lazy man’s retirement’ – Globe and Mail, March 6, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-this-former-financial-advisor-sold-his-practice-because-of-health/
Brenda Bouw talks with a former financial planner who had to retire early for health reasons and is now embracing the “lazy man retirement”.
Does Cancelling a Trip to the U.S. Really Send a Political Message? – Good Times Magazine, March 12, 2025
https://goodtimes.ca/does-cancelling-a-trip-to-the-u-s-really-send-a-political-message/
Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University discuss the impact of boycotting travel to the United States by Canadians and Europeans. It may not have much impact on the overall American economy, but it may well help drive down Donald Trump’s approval ratings. 🙂
Financial adviser or life coach? The growing hunger for advice on retirement’s ‘softer side’ – Globe and Mail, March 10, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-financial-adviser-or-life-coach-the-growing-hunger-for-advice-on/
Meera Raman writes about how some financial planners are beginning to provide “Guidance through the life transitions that come with retirement, from finding purpose to coping with the loss of a family member.” along with financial advice.
Canadian snowbirds caught up in new registration requirements – Globe and Mail, March 6, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-snowbirds-caught-up-in-new-registration-requirements/
Greg Mercer discusses how “An estimated one million Canadian “snowbirds” – seniors and retirees who winter in southern states such as Florida and Arizona – inject billions in tourism spending during their months-long stays in the United States. But under an executive order from President Donald Trump, these visitors will soon have to register to travel south of the border, as part of an effort to curb illegal immigration.
The ‘singles tax’ of going it alone on saving for retirement – Globe and Mail, March 7, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-the-singles-tax-of-going-it-alone-on-saving-for-retirement/
Emily Latimer delves into why it is so difficult for single people to save for retirement.
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