Category: Weekly Reads

A guide to starting CPP and OAS benefits when you retire – and yes, it’s on you to do that – Globe and Mail, September …

What is the best place to retire in Canada, income-wise? – Globe and Mail, September 19, 2023 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-what-is-the-best-place-to-retire-in-canada-income-wise/ “What is the best place to retire …

How to avoid probate fees in Canada – MoneySense.ca, September 1, 2023 https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-moneysense/how-to-avoid-probate-fees-in-canada/ Debbie Stanley answers a reader’s question about avoiding probate fees. The Best …

CPP Pension Payments 2023: Should You Start At Age 60, 65, Or 70? – WealthAwesome.com, September 4, 2023 https://wealthawesome.com/cpp-pension-take-your-cpp-at-age-60-65-or-70/ Christopher Liew, CFA provides yet another …

Inflation and food costs are rising, but so is food waste – MoneySense.ca, August 24, 2023 https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/shopping/how-to-keep-food-costs-down-watch-for-food-waste/ Alicia Tyler examines how the recent increases in …

Tips for Canadian snowbirds spending winters in international destinations – snowbirdadvisor.ca, June 13, 2023 https://www.snowbirdadvisor.ca/tips-canadian-snowbirds-spending-winters-international-destinations The editors at SBA write about how many snowbirds are …

Want to grow your retirement income every year? Dividend growth stocks like these deliver – Globe and Mail, August 18, 2023 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-want-to-grow-your-retirement-income-every-year-dividend-growth-stocks/ The link here …

Retirement without home ownership is possible. Financial advisers explain how to get started – Globe and Mail, August 6, 2023 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-retirement-without-home-ownership-is-possible-financial-advisers/ Facebook is blocking our …

Are Canadian pension buybacks worth it? – MoneySense, July 19, 2023 https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/are-canadian-pension-buybacks-worth-it/ Allan Norman addresses the question “does it always make sense to buy back …

Discussing your estate plans can avoid hurt and even legal battles – Globe and Mail, July 26, 2023 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/taxes/article-discussing-your-estate-plans-can-avoid-hurt-and-even-legal-battles/ Tim Cestnick discusses how “discussing your …