Category: Weekly Reads

This former financial advisor sold his practice because of health issues and is enjoying ‘the lazy man’s retirement’ – Globe and Mail, March 6, 2025 …

The risk that new retirees face now that we’re in a trade war – Globe and Mail, March 5, 2025 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-the-risk-that-new-retirees-face-now-that-were-in-a-trade-war/ Meera Raman begins this …

Do you need a financial adviser? – Globe and Mail, February 27, 2025 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-do-you-need-a-financial-adviser/ Rob Carrick presents his thoughts on why he uses a financial …

Swedish death cleaning and the art of decluttering before you die – Globe and Mail, February 20, 2025 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-swedish-death-cleaning-and-the-art-of-decluttering-before-you-die/ Meera Raman examines Swedish death cleaning, …

The U.S. actually has a huge trade surplus in services – that’s where Canada should hit – Globe and Mail, February 13, 2025 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-the-us-actually-has-a-huge-trade-surplus-in-services-thats-where/ Tae …

The kids who beat their parents to retirement – and the guilt that comes with it – Globe and Mail, February 6, 2025 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-the-kids-who-beat-their-parents-to-retirement-and-the-guilt-that-comes/ Meera …

These snowbirds stayed home because of the weak dollar – and they’re having a blast – Globe and Mail, January 31, 2025 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-snowbirds-staying-in-canada-weak-loonie-united-states-dollar/ Meera Raman …

Should I collect CPP before age 65 and use the funds to pay down my mortgage? – Financial Post, January 17, 2025 https://financialpost.com/fp-answers/collect-cpp-before-65-use-funds-pay-down-mortgage Allan Norman, …

Early retirement is not about deprivation. It’s about spending money on what brings you joy – globe and Mail, January 14, 2025 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-early-retirement-is-not-about-deprivation-its-about-spending-money-on/ Kristy Shen …

Opinion: Everyone benefits from an expanded Seniors’ Tax Credit – Financial Post, December 10, 2024 https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/everyone-benefits-expanded-seniors-tax-credit Michael Brooks discusses the “province’s Seniors’ Care at Home …