The woes and wins of one man’s first seniors’ discount day
– Globe and Mail, March 9, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-the-woes-and-wins-of-one-mans-first-seniors-discount-day/
Ian Brown takes a humorous look at turning 65 this week. Been there, done that … but have never gone to Shoppers in pursuit of a discount. 🙂
13 Affordable Trips to Europe – Travel + Leisure, April 28, 2017
https://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/13-affordable-trips-europe
Reid Bramblett offers up some tips on how to travel in Europe less expensively. The article is a couple of years old, but still relevant.
A reader worries about his spouse’s lack of knowledge about money – Globe and Mail, March 6, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-a-reader-worries-about-his-spouses-lack-of-knowledge-about-money/
Rob Carrick addresses an issue that many couples may be avoiding, one of them not not fully understanding the family finances. Several links to related articles are provided.
‘If a recession is coming, should I just own some GICs?’ – Globe and Mail, March 5, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-if-a-recession-is-coming-should-i-just-own-some-gics/
Rob Carrick a 60-something reader’s question regarding abandoning equities in favour of a GIC ladder.
Seniors getting into trouble tapping their home equity to generate retirement income
– Globe and Mail, March 6, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-we-need-to-talk-about-seniors-getting-into-trouble-with-home-equity/
Let’s make it an all Rob Carrick week. Rob writes about the potential hazard for seniors who dip into a home equity line of credit. Apparently seniors’ are beginning to default on non mortgage debt at an increasing rate.
