July 21, 2026

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — May 23 – 29, 2021

The 10 best day trips from Zürich – Lonely Planet, May 20, 2021
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-day-trips-from-zurich
Their editors take a look at a number of place you can easily visit from the capital Zurich. A swing through Switzerland is definitely on the list for a wandering trip through Europe I am planning after we can travel again. Will definitely plan on getting to a few of the stops.

How to handle a looming personal finance risk in the postpandemic world – Globe and Mail, May 25, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-how-to-handle-a-looming-personal-finance-risk-in-the-postpandemic/
Rob Carrick does some speculating about personal spending after the pandemic is wrestled to the ground. Yes, everyone has been saving a lot of money because we have been doing absolutely nothing for the last year and a half. The question becomes, what do we do with all that money. For we retirees, some very careful thought should be given to that. Mr. Carrick provide some thoughts we should all be taking into consideration.

She’s 50, single and expects $500,000 from the sale of a house – what should she do with the money? – Globe and Mail, May 25, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-shes-50-single-and-expects-500000-from-the-sale-of-a-house-what-should/
Rob Carrick examines the situation of a single woman who is four years away from retirement and is just reaped a $500,000 gain from the sale of her house. She asks for guidance. He suggests that she find herself a good financial planner to help her sort through this issue.

More European countries could soon welcome vaccinated travelers – Lonely Planet, May 19, 2021
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/us-vaccinated-travel-to-europe
Andrea Smith reminds us that we are edging ever closer to being able to back out on the road. Where are you planning on going first?

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