Financial lessons from a woman whose husband died suddenly at 39 – Globe and Mail, June 5, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-rob-carrick-family-financial-planning-death-illness/
Rob Carrick touches on a matter that is near and dear to my heart… financial matters that affect women. In this case, the impact of a spouse dying.
They downsized to save money and simplify their lives. Here’s what they wished they’d known – Globe and Mail, June 1, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-they-downsized-to-save-money-and-simplify-their-lives-heres-what-they/
Katrya Bolger discusses how “Downsizing is a popular choice for those looking to simplify their lives with less upkeep and lower costs, especially after children have moved out.” but advises that there can be downsides to the move.
For the love of God, can someone please help CRA fix its website? – Globe and Mail, June 2, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-for-the-love-of-god-can-someone-please-help-cra-fix-its-website/
Rob Carrick critiques the Canadian Revenue Agenciy’ website.. It and the entire government website are in need of a massive update.
Best No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards In Canada For 2025 – forbes.com, May 12, 2025
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/ca/credit-cards/best/no-foreign-transaction-fees/
To my mind, Aaron Broverman takes a much better look at “no foreign exchange fees” credit cards and cash cards available in Canada than yesterday’s offering.
Stop overpaying on overseas purchases with a no-foreign exchange credit card – Globe and Mail, May 25, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-stop-overpaying-on-overseas-purchases-with-a-no-foreign-exchange/
Barry Choi discusses an important issue for travellers, but I don’t think he does a very good job of it. I will address this further this week. He does warn against “dynamic currency conversion” though, which everyone does need to know about though.
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