Bad cooking habits that are costing you money – Globe and Mail, April 25, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-bad-cooking-habits-that-are-costing-you-money/
Rob Carrick delves into an under the radar financial topic. He looks at how we all can “get better value from your food spending and reduce costs”.
The Shetland Islands: Scenery, sheep and knitters galore on Britain’s northern tip – National Post, November 29, 2018
https://nationalpost.com/travel/the-shetland-islands-scenery-sheep-and-knitters-galore-on-britains-northern-tip
This is a National Post reprint of a New York Times article by Nellie Herman. No, I’m not into knitting, but I have been enjoying the series “Shetland” on Netflix recently. I’ve added it to the travel list.
Stuck in a rut? Find yourself – and adventure – in Wales, the U.K.’s overlooked gem – Globe and Mail, April 27, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-five-thrilling-reasons-to-visit-wales-the-uks-overlooked-gem/
Domini Clark looks at Wales from the perspective of an individual looking for “five ways to die in Wales” … like the world’s fastest zipline. Mercifully, she also points out some tamer things to do.
Three ways to get a second opinion on your investment portfolio – Globe and Mail, April 26, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-three-ways-to-get-a-second-opinion-on-your-investment-portfolio/
Rob Carrick again. This time he is looking at three different companies who can provide a second look at investment plans.
This 72-year-old’s portfolio is 97% in stocks. Is she taking on too much risk as retirement nears? – Globe and Mail, April 26, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-retirement-brings-investors-stock-portfolio-into-sharper-view/
Dianne Malley writes for the “Financial Facelift” column. I was interested to see what she would say about the 97% weighting in equities.
