April 22, 2026

The Past Week’s Reads — April 14 – 20, 2025

How to awaken Canada’s sleeping economic giant – Globe and Mail, April 5, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-how-to-awaken-canadas-sleeping-economic-giant/
Adam Radwanski details how “interviews with industry leaders and experts point toward 10 areas where actionable strategies are needed – and toward the sorts of policy actions that may be needed.”

How to make sure you have enough money to fund your RRIF withdrawals – MoneySense.ca, April 6, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/retired-money/how-to-make-sure-you-have-enough-money-to-fund-your-rrif-withdrawals/
Jonathan Chevreau discusses the need to have cash at the ready for when required withdrawals each year from your RRIF begin to take place.

The hidden risk that LinkedIn and other professional networking sites pose to your retirement – Globe and Mail, April 6, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-the-hidden-risk-that-linkedin-and-other-professional-networking-sites/
Preet Banerjee discusses a study that reveals that when some individuals turn to social media for retirement advice, it may result in them making poor decisions.

How the federal election affects your finances – MoneySense.ca, April 10, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/news/how-the-federal-election-affects-your-finances/
Michael McCullough reviews how “proposals from the NDP, Liberals, Conservatives and Green Party could affect your cash flow”

5 inexpensive travel destinations while the Canadian dollar is weak – MoneySense.ca, April 10, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/shopping/travel/5-inexpensive-travel-destinations-while-the-canadian-dollar-is-weak/
Tammy Burns lists some places to visit if “If you’re hunting for affordable vacation spots this season, here’s where to go when the loonie is low.”

“My Weekly Reads” are articles I have read throughout the week because they were of interest to me … for good, or for bad reasons. 🙂 Sharing them does not mean that I endorse them unless I explicitly state that. If concepts contained in the financial articles I share are of interest to you please remember that is always a good idea to ask your financial adviser’s advice when considering making changes to your financial portfolio or changing your spending habits.