The maximum OAS a couple can get is $19,600. Here’s how to collect all of it – Financial Post, May 1, 2019
https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/the-oas-maximum-a-couple-can-get-is-19600-heres-how-to-collect-all-of-it
Ted Rechtshaffen explains how to maximize a couple’s OAS payments. As expected, the explanation includes delaying taking it until age 70.
Why flights from Canada to Europe are cheaper now – canada.com, May 3, 2019
https://o.canada.com/travel/why-flights-from-canada-to-europe-are-cheaper-now
Lynn Mitges explores the possibility for cheaper flights to Europe in the short run. Canada.com is owned and operated by Post Media.
A play, a pie and a pint: how Glasgow pulls in theatregoers – The Guardian, May 4, 2019
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/may/04/a-play-a-pie-and-a-pint-how-glasgow-pulls-in-theatregoers
Libby Brooks writes about an interesting theatre experience in Glasgow. A one hour play, with a drink and a bite; I’ll definitely be checking this one out the next time I am in Glasgow.
10 of the best scenic rail journeys in Europe – The Guardian, May 4, 2019
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/may/04/10-best-scenic-rail-journeys-train-europe
Nick Inman shares pictures and brief descriptions of 10 beautiful train trips to be found in widespread areas of Europe. Not sure I’d be interested in the ones on the edge of mountains, but I will certainly be giving some thought to trying out a few of them.
How Much Do You Think Your Pension is Worth? – retire happy.ca, unknown, 2019
https://retirehappy.ca/how-much-do-you-think-your-pension-is/
Jim Yih offers up a formulas for calculating how much your pension is worth based upon your monthly payment. Not sure which I enjoyed more, his column or the comments questioning his calculations.