What can and can’t you do after your first COVID-19 vaccine dose – Globe and Mail, April 14, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-what-can-and-cant-you-do-after-your-first-covid-19-vaccine-dose/In an informative piece Wency Leung has suggestions for what Canadians can and can’t do after just one vaccine shot. Probably important reading for all retired Canadians.
U.S. taxi services see business boost helping Canadians avoid hotel quarantine – abc.ca, April 10, 2021
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canadian-snowbirds-hotel-quarantine-land-border-travel-1.5980913Sophia Harris examines how a number of Canadian snowbirds are handling the border crossing issue. Remembering, that if you fly into Canada you have to isolate in a hotel for two weeks, but if you drive in you can drive to your own home and isolate there. This article features an interesting way to get across the border.
Canadian inheritances could hit $1 trillion over the next decade and both bequeathers and beneficiaries need to be ready – Financial Post, April 8, 2021
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/canadian-inheritances-could-hit-1-trillion-over-the-next-decade-and-both-bequeathers-and-beneficiaries-need-to-be-readyJason Heath writes about the large amounts of money in Canada that will pass along as inheritance in the next decade. He addresses “decisions and strategies to consider when it comes to the complexities of estate planning”. A video that is somewhat related is included.
Why retirees should avoid being frugal with their savings – Globe and Mail, April 9, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-why-retirees-should-avoid-being-frugal-with-their-savings/Brenda Bouw writes about an interesting issue for a retired folks. Should we be saving our money to prepare for unexpected future expenses, or to pass it along to the next generation? Or should we be spending it while we still have time to get out there and enjoy ourselves. The Love-goddess pointed this article out to me because she knows my thoughts on this matter… enjoy ourselves. 🙂
