Delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses can help reduce deaths – study – Reuters, May 13, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/delayed-second-pfizer-covid-19-shot-produces-more-antibodies-study-2021-05-13/
British research reveals that delaying the second Covid vaccine shot for 12 weeks provides positive benefits. Probably good news for Canada where we are delaying the second shot by up to 16 weeks.
Is 2021 the Best Time to See Europe’s Cities? – AFAR, May 13, 2021
https://www.afar.com/magazine/black-tomatos-co-founder-on-why-travel-to-europe-in-2021
Annie Fitzsimmons writes about returning to European travel. May be soon, but I’m not counting on it. But a guy can dream can’t he. 🙂
Couple aims for active retirement cottaging, skiing and travelling – Globe and Mail, May 7, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-couple-aims-for-active-retirement-cottaging-skiing-and-travelling/
Dianne Malley examines the financial retirement readiness of a fairly affluent couple. How about doing some of these about couples who aren’t quite as well off?
Why your home shouldn’t be your retirement plan – Globe and Mail, May 7, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-why-your-home-shouldnt-be-your-retirement-plan/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-why-your-home-shouldnt-be-your-retirement-plan/
Why following the 70 per cent rule could ruin your retirement plans – Globe and Mail, May 10, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-why-following-the-70-per-cent-rule-could-ruin-your-retirement-plans/
Mary Gooderham revisits an age old axiom, the “often-cited rule of thumb is that you’ll need 70 per cent of the income earned in your later working years to live comfortably in retirement”. She cites financial planner Rona Birenbaum who claims that “it’s better to look at after-tax cash flow.”