November 12, 2025

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — August 23 – August 29, 2021

A trip to Iceland’s newest volcano, Geldingadalir – CBS News, August 22, 2021
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/geldingadalir-volcano-60-minutes-2021-08-22/
If you have not grown tired of me talking about Iceland here is a clip from 60 minutes you might enjoy watching. Bill Whitaker visits the new ongoing volcanic eruption that has become a tourist attraction. Checking it out is definitely on my list.

Are Dylan and Darlene ready to take it easy and retire from the work force? – Globe and Mail, August 20, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-are-dylan-and-darlene-ready-to-take-it-easy-and-retire-from-the-work/
bDiane Malley examines the retired preparedness of yet another couple. Sadly though, another example of a couple who are well off financially.urb

How to turn your portfolio into a compounding machine – Globe and Mail, August 20, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/education/article-how-to-turn-your-portfolio-into-a-compounding-machine/
A reminder from John Heinzl about the “magic of compounding” in a dividend investment approach. A solid reminder for retirees, those about to retire, and anyone thinking about retiring at some point in the future. 🙂

blurbThe Best of Stockholm in 2 Days – Eat Sleep Breathe Travel, August 21, 2021
https://eatsleepbreathetravel.com/best-stockholm-2-days/
Hannah Logan rifts on the many delights of Stockholm, Sweden. I have to agree with her that it is a fabulous city to visit. Just seeing the sunken and raised again ship the Vasa made the trip worthwhile for me.

Here’s what the main federal parties are promising seniors – cbc.ca, August 22, 2021
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/seniors-election-promises-1.6146275
From the CBC. Catharine Tunney looks at the promises the three major parties have made to seniors so far in this election.