Zoom fatigue? How to tell loved ones you don’t want to video chat – global news.ca, May 18, 2020
https://globalnews.ca/news/6942798/zoom-fatigue-decline-video-calls/
Laura Hensley reminds us of how exhausting video meetings can be. And that we can say no to social chats after a long day of work related Zoom meetings.
The death of cash is a problem for the Bank of Canada – Globe and Mail, May 18, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-death-of-cash-is-a-problem-for-the-bank-of-canada/
Barry Campbell writes about how the pandemic may accelerate the move to a cashless society. Given that most of my currency exchanges are now done digitally I’m not terribly concerned about the move to digital currency.Given that most of my currency exchanges are now done digitally I’m not terribly concerned about the move to digital currency.
Canadian Tire sees permanent shift in online shopping habits in wake of COVID-19 pandemic – Globe and Mail, May 7, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadian-tire-posts-loss-as-covid-19-pandemic-hits-results/
Susan Krashinsky Robertson details the specifics of the development of Canadian tires online retail business during the pandemic. The CTC CEO offers up some very specific numbers and percentages.
Find investing peace of mind by thinking five years ahead – Globe and Mail, May 18, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-find-investing-peace-of-mind-by-thinking-five-years-ahead/
Ian McGugan attempts to put a more positive spin on the state of things by looking five years into the future. Let’s hope he’s right.
Worried about your retirement? You can simplify your life by shortening your investment horizon – Globe and Mail, May 18, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-worried-about-your-retirement-you-can-simplify-your-life-by/
Frederick Vettese looks at the financial situation for two different families to demonstrate how one’s financial horizon can impact financial choices made today. A good, practical overview.
