Why saving too much for retirement is just as risky as saving too little – Financial Post, May 22, 2019
https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/why-saving-too-much-for-retirement-is-just-as-risky-as-saving-too-little
Jason Heath examines the real possibility of retirees not living as long as they financially plan for, and much of their savings being lost in the end to taxes. Apparently his own mother passed away in March at the age of 66.
The joys of exploring a destination with vintage guidebooks – Globe and Mail, May 25, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-the-joys-of-exploring-a-destination-with-vintage-guidebooks/
Ellen Himelfarb extoles the virtues of using very old travel guides found in an English library to explore London. Reminded me of a piece I once read about the development of guide books for visitors to Paris as it was developing into its modern day configuration.
A Journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Where Sleeping Beauty Awakens – New York Times, May 20, 2019
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/travel/sarajevo-mostar-muslim-culture.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR0_wv56xEY6tZFTg7ihee27lKExZnk6WHBrJxkLJrLKmI5pZVYtpR8Uuh4
Sarah A. Khan writes about the current state, and many charms, of this war torn region. It’s now officially on the list. Access to this article may be limited.
A troubling trend among Canadian seniors: Mortgage delinquency rates are rising – Globe and Mail, May 24, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/briefing/article-a-troubling-trend-among-canadian-seniors-mortgage-delinquency-rates/
Michael Babad writes about the troubling increase in Canadian seniors defaulting on their mortgages. The number who do is small, but it is a good reminder to anyone who is approaching retirement to get it paid off before they pack it in.
This ‘stable dividend portfolio’ has market beating returns with little drama – Globe and Mail, May 20, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-investors-turn-to-dividend-stocks-for-good-returns-with-modest-risk/
Norman Rothery dives into the long term benefit of buying and holding what he calls the “Stable Dividend Portfolio” of stocks. Being a lover of Income Investing in retirement he didn’t have to say much to convince me.
