With Canada-U.S. border closed, snowbirds pack B.C. campsites to wait out winter – abc.ca, December 24, 2020
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/senior-snowbirds-bc-1.5854433
Terri Theodore reports that some folks who would normally go south at this time of year are heading out to British Columbia to enjoy a snow free winter. I have been trying to convince the Love-goddess to go out to Victoria and rent an Airbnb for an extended winter getaway.
Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas message focuses on hope at close of pandemic-stricken year – abc.ca, December 25, 2020
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/queen-elizabeth-christmas-message-2020-1.5854398
Let’s wrap up the holiday season with a message from her majesty.
How to make the most of your TFSAs in retirement – moneysense.ca, December 17, 2020
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-tfsas-in-retirement/
Jonathan Chevreau talks about one of my favourite investment tools, the TFSA. He claims that it is “generally better to contribute to a tax-free savings account than an RRSP as you approach your post-employment years.”
Here’s what you need to know if you plan to keep working into retirement – Financial Post, December 21, 2020
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/heres-what-you-need-to-know-if-you-plan-to-keep-working-into-retirement
Jason Heath has some interesting ideas on how to keep yourself busy post retirement. He offers up thoughts on different ways to keep “working”, and the financial and lifestyle implications you will need to consider.
Can Dennis retire early and leave behind the stress of an unenjoyable job? – Globe and Mail, December 18, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-can-dennis-retire-early-and-leave-behind-the-stress-of-an-unenjoyable/
Dianne Malley reviews the retirement aspirations of a 56 year old. He is burned out, so keen to exit work-life. Apparently he is good to go.
