Why many estate plans fail before the will is ever prepared – Globe and Mail, January 22, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/taxes/article-family-estate-plan-will-testament-financial-advice/
Tim Cestnick writes “You should gain clarity through the defining and designing steps in your planning before drafting your will.”
In planning for retirement, worry about longevity rather than dying young – MoneySense.ca, January 21, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/retired-money/in-planning-for-retirement-worry-about-longevity-rather-than-dying-young/
Jonathan Chevreau gets into “Canadians are living longer, making longevity risk one of retirement’s biggest challenges. Here’s how longevity income funds like Purpose’s LPF aim to provide income for life.”
The Canada Pension Plan turns 60: How good a deal has it been? – Globe and Mail, January 21, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-canada-pension-plan-how-good-a-deal-retirement/
Frederick Vettese examines “what might have been if workers had opted out of CPP and contributed the same amount – including the employer’s share – into an individual RRSP instead.”
From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips – Trump’s impact on Canada – BBC.com, January 17, 2026
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmlvym2e3eo
Nadine Yousif, Senior Canada reporter for the BBC reports on how “Like many countries, Canada – America’s closest neighbour to the north – has felt the impact and seen a change in the long standing relationship with its close security ally and trading partner.” Keep up the boycott folks!
‘Superagers’ reveal how to stay sharp as you get older – CBC.CA, January 17, 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/superager-centenarians-brain-second-opinion-9.7049411
Amina Zafar looks at how “Research is revealing 3 key factors to help people live independently and for longer.”
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