May 26, 2026

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — September 25 – October 1, 2023

A guide to starting CPP and OAS benefits when you retire – and yes, it’s on you to do that – Globe and Mail, September 28, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-a-guide-to-starting-cpp-and-oas-benefits-when-you-retire-and-yes-its/
“A guide to starting CPP and OAS benefits when you retire – and yes, it’s on you to do that” – Today we have been reading the Globe and Mail’s piece by Rob Carrick “A guide to starting CPP and OAS benefits when you retire – and yes, it’s on you to do that” Facebook is preventing us from posting direct links to articles in Canadian media. The link here works

Dividend-paying stocks will be far more important than in the past. Here are a few to buy now – Globe and Mail, September 26, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/investment-ideas/article-dividend-paying-stocks-will-be-far-more-important-than-in-the-past/
“Dividend-paying stocks will be far more important than in the past. Here are a few to buy now” – Today we have been reading the Globe and Mail’s piece by Tom Czitron “Dividend-paying stocks will be far more important than in the past. Here are a few to buy now” Facebook is preventing us from posting direct links to articles in Canadian media. The link here works.

Travellers, the best time to book flights and hotels is now. Why sales are not always worth it, and other tips to save money – Globe and Mail, September 25, 2023
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“Travellers, the best time to book flights and hotels is now. Why sales are not always worth it, and other tips to save money” – Today we have been reading the Globe and Mail’s piece by Barry Choi “Travellers, the best time to book flights and hotels is now. Why sales are not always worth it, and other tips to save money” Facebook is preventing us from posting direct links to articles in Canadian media. The link here works.

This country has more of the world’s 50 best restaurants than any other – CNN Travel, September 24, 2023
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/spain-worlds-best-restaurants/index.html
Since I am currently traveling, a bit more travelling “stuff”. Marnie Hunter reports on the country with the most top restaurants in the world. 🙂

Skiplagging can offer you a better deal on airfare — if you’re willing to risk it – CBC.ca, September 24, 2023
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/skiplagging-hidden-city-fares-travel-1.6972838
Jason Vermes writes about the dubious practice of “skiplagging”. I would not do this myself… There are better ways to save money in retirement. 🙂 But it is interesting knowing about the process.

“My Favourite Weekly Reads” are articles I have read throughout the week because they were of interest to me … for good, or for bad reasons. 🙂 Sharing them does not mean that I endorse them, unless I explicitly state that. If concepts contained in the financial articles I share are of interest to you please remember that is always a good idea to ask your financial adviser’s advice when considering making changes to your financial portfolio or changing your spending habits.