Iceland wants to restart its tourism during the pandemic — but only for the wealthy – National Post, November 24, 2020
https://nationalpost.com/travel/iceland-has-a-plan-to-restart-its-tourism-during-the-pandemic-but-only-for-the-wealthy
Let’s end the week with something to distract us from “lockdown” looks at how Iceland is trying to open up tourism. Apparently, they are trying to exploit the “work from home” phenomena. Even if this doesn’t impact you, Iceland is a great place to have on your radar once we can all travel again.
Five principles of building wealth to get you primed for a post-pandemic world – source, December 3, 2020
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/five-principles-of-building-wealth-to-get-you-primed-for-a-post-pandemic-world
Ted Rechtshaffen wants to get you thinking about investing post pandemic. As he says, it’s a “look at five building blocks that can serve as the foundation for growing wealth and how best to apply them as we hopefully adjust back to normal in the coming year.” The “try not to split up” is probably his best suggestion… especially for retired couples. :-
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-why-people-resist-delaying-cpp-retirement-benefits-they-think-the-risk/ – Globe and Mail, December 17, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-why-people-resist-delaying-cpp-retirement-benefits-they-think-the-risk/
Yet another article about delaying you’re taking your CPP until you’re at least 70 years old. Rob Carrick is at it once again.
The Psychological Formula for Success After Age 50 – Bloomberg Businessweek, December 6, 2020
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-08/tips-for-finding-career-success-even-as-you-approach-retirement
Arianne Cohen, examines launching a successful new career after 50. She says it can be done because “psychologists have long known that success is fueled [sic] by grit, passion, and a growth mindset—a deep-seated conviction that you can excel at a new pursuit.”
t10 travel destinations we’re dreaming about for 2021 (when we can get there, that is)itle – Globe and Mail, December 11, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-the-10-travel-destinations-were-dreaming-about-for-2021-when-we-can/
Here’s an article by a number of Globe and Mail journalists about potential future travel destinations. Now that we are beginning to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel it’s probably time to start thinking about more positive future social interactions and outings. 🙂
