Anyone eligible for the Old Age Security pension, even high-income individuals, will get the emergency benefit of $300 – Globe and Mail, May 15, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-without-income-limit-liberals-give-money-to-those-not-in-need-with/
Patrick Brethour points out that everyone currently receiving OAS will get the $300 emergency benefit stipend. We, and many of our friends don’t need the money, and are already figuring out which needy individuals or charities we will be donating the money to.
What the Future of Travel may Look Like – moneywehave.com, May 11, 2020
https://www.moneywehave.com/what-the-future-of-travel-may-look-like/
Barry Choi expresses some “best guesses” as to what travel may look like in the post COVID-19 era. He sees Airbnb suffering; apparently they weren’t keen on providing refunds in the beginning.
Is postponing retirement in the cards for older Canadians? – Globe and Mail, May 13, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-is-postponing-retirement-in-the-cards-for-older-canadians/
Brenda Bouw speculates about whether the COVID-19 disruption in the equity markets will cause older Canadians to rethink their retirement plans. This may only be relevant to people who were planning on retiring in the next year or two, time will tell.
Did coronavirus cancel your travel plans? Here’s how to get your money back – MoneySense.ca, March 30, 2020
https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/did-coronavirus-cancel-your-travel-plans-heres-how-to-get-your-money-back/
Albina Retyunskikh walks us through looking for refunds from various businesses; airlines, accommodation providers, aggregators, etc. A useful discussion.
Gordon Pape: It’s not yet bargain-hunting time – Globe and Mail, May 11, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-investors-beware-its-not-yet-bargain-hunting-time/
Gordon Pape reminds us that bear markets are a great time to purchase equities. He thinks that stocks are still overpriced, so he believes it is not yet time to buy.
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