Canadian RRIFs with US beneficiaries: How does this work? – MoneySense.ca, October 29, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/canadian-rrifs-with-us-beneficiaries/
Carson Hamill looks at a hypothetical situation where a woman “lives in Canada and has built a substantial retirement portfolio, including a Canadian RRIF. Her son, Jack, lives in the U.S.”
How can I leave more money to my children? – MoneySense.ca, October 28, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/how-can-i-leave-more-money-to-my-children/
Allan Norman addresses the question of leaving more money to children by suggesting that the questioner concentrate on “leaving a bigger legacy—or giving it away right now.”
Who will care for you in retirement? New survey of Canadians finds common blind spot – Globe and Mail, October 27, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-manulife-mit-survey-retirement-health-care/
Meera Raman drills down into a survey that showed that “respondents scored relatively high for financial preparedness, but the study found significant gaps in planning for future health and care needs.”
Rick Steves Shares His Formula for Eating Like a Local Across Europe – Food&Wine July 22, 2026
https://www.foodandwine.com/rick-steves-food-travel-11958098
Rick Steves talks about his eating in Europe approach, “Find the food that could only exist in that exact place, at that time of year, and eat like a local.”
How to plan for retirement when your goals don’t match your spouse’s – Globe and Mail, October 23, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-how-to-plan-for-retirement-when-your-goals-dont-match-your-spouses/
Vivian Vassos discusses an interesting aspect of retirement, getting a handle on whether you and your spouse agree on how you will spend your time and money.
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