Canadian snowbirds plan to ditch wintering in the U.S. over economic tensions: survey – bnnbloomberg.ca, October 31, 2025
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2025/10/31/canadian-snowbirds-plan-to-ditch-wintering-in-the-us-over-economic-tensions-survey/
Pat Foran looks at how “The 2025 Winter Smart Traveller Survey by the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THIA) found that only 26 per cent of Canadians are likely to go to the U.S., a 37 per cent drop from last year.”
How long will you live? It may depend on how fast or slow you walk – V, monthday, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-how-long-will-you-live-walk-speed-fast-slow/
Frederick Vettese pours over some interesting data that shows how “Your normal walking speed can be a practical and useful indicator of your overall health, especially as you approach retirement.”
A wish list for Carney’s fall budget – MoneySense.ca, October 22, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/jacks-on-tax/a-wish-list-for-carneys-fall-budget/
Evelyn Jacks comes up with “6 proposals to help low-income Canadians get smarter about money and close the growing wealth gap.”
The best preparation for retirement remains an impossible dream for younger generations – Globe and Mail, October 27, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-mortgages-retirement-gen-x-millennials-savings/
Rob Carrick discusses how Gen Zs and millennials probably won’t be able to prepare for retirement by paying off their mortgages early like the boomers were able to do.
Who you gonna trust: Barry Ritholtz or Jim Cramer? – MoneySense.ca, October 25, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/retired-money/who-you-gonna-trust-barry-ritholtz-or-jim-cramer/
Jonathan Chevreau reviews three new financial books related to retirement.
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