April 22, 2026

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — February 27 – March 5, 2017

Where is that?! Tracking down Instagram’s popular pretty places – Globe and Mail, Thursday, March 23, 2017
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/activities-and-interests/five-perfect-places-for-a-stunning-travel-instagramshot/article34120764/
Adam Bisby looks at some beautiful places you may want to add to your bucket list.

Concerned about your retirement finances? Don’t be – Globe and Mail, Thursday, March 2, 2017
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/inside-the-market/concerned-about-your-retirement-finances-dont-be/article34183528/
Rob Carrick paints a more optimistic outlook on what retirees think about their financial preparedness after they actually have made the plunge.

Maxed out? What to do when retirement funds run out – Globe and Mail, Monday, February 27, 2017
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/retire-lifestyle/maxed-out-what-to-do-when-retirement-funds-run-out/article34128247/
Anna Sherratt looks at what happens when the money runs out. A few alternative ways of dealing with the problem are offered.

CPP enhancements: Understand what’s not changing – Globe and Mail, Monday, February 27, 2017
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/retire-planning/cpp-enhancements-understand-whats-not-changing/article34149364/
Alexandra MacQueen looks at survivor benefits, which are not substantively changing under the new CPP enhancements.

Dad, mom or app – what most influences retirement saving? – Globe and Mail, Tuesday, February 28, 2017
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/retire-family/dad-mom-or-app-what-most-influences-retirement-saving/article34155853/
Gail Johnson examines the value of sage like financial advice from a parent; and the use of new technologies to track your finances.

Want your money to go further in retirement? Defer CPP until age 70 – Globe and Mail, day, March 5, 2017
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/retire-planning/how-deferring-cpp-until-age-70-pays-off-for-retirees/article34209897/
Frederick Vetoes writes about the benefits of deferring taking your CPP until age 70. He paints a compelling picture if you are planning on living a long time.