October 1, 2025

The Past Week’s Reads — April 8 – 14, 2019

Red flags that could trigger a tax audit – Globe and Mail, April 11, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-red-flags-that-could-trigger-a-tax-audit/
Tim Cestnick presents seven different scenarios that might trigger an audit. All interesting of course, but I found the “postal code” one most intriguing.

20 of the most beautiful villages in France – The Guardian, April 13, 2019
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/apr/13/20-most-beautiful-historic-villages-france-loire-provence
An excerpt from a book published by The Guardian. It might just be time for a return to France.

Senior Bank Accounts – rate hub.ca, 2019
https://www.ratehub.ca/bank-accounts/what-is-a-senior-bank-account
This article reminds us that seniors can often get free banking services. Most Canadian banks offer them, but some won’t tell you unless you ask. Some roll you into them as soon as you turn 60.

I Traveled for 90 Days With Two Weeks’ Worth of Clothes — Here’s What I Learned About Packing – TRAVEL + LEISURE, April 11, 2019
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/packing-tips/inside-expert-packed-luggage
Jillian Kramer writes about how women can pack more effectively for travel. The Lovegoddess and I pack just enough for eight days.

This is what a black hole looks like: Researchers photograph an abyss larger than our solar system – The Globe and Mail, April 10, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-first-ever-photograph-of-a-black-hole/
Ivan Semeniuk write about this week’s big science news. The release of an image of a black hole. The first ever.