Is life getting too expensive for retirement saving? – Globe and Mail, June 23, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-is-life-getting-too-expensive-for-retirement-saving/
Rob Carrick examines whether the current bout of rampant inflation will impact retirement savings.
Rob Carrick: Retired and eyeing GICs? Why you should take a look at what insurance companies have to offer – Globe and Mail, June 22, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-rob-carrick-retired-and-eying-gics-why-you-should-take-a-look-at-what/
Rob Carrick takes a look at GIC offerings most of us probably don’t even know exist let alone consider buying. Those being the ones on offer at life insurance companies. He extols the many benefits of investing in these rather than the conventional ones offered by most financial institutions. The article includes a link to a site that collates life-co offerings amongst all the others.
Why home ownership is not the key to a comfortable retirement – Globe and Mail, June 21, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-homeowners-using-home-equity-fund-retirement-plan/Ben Mussett examines the hazards of thinking that you can build a comfortable retirement solely around homeownership.
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