‘I trusted them fully’: B.C. man, 92, says of son and daughter who took his millions – CBC News, Monday, December 6, 2016
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/senior-claims-financial-elder-abuse-1.3876776
CBC news article from Vancouver examining a far to frequent form of elder abuse seniors face. Adult children who have been given access to a parents finances helping themselves to the money.
I took my investment broker’s advice – and it cost me – Globe and Mail, Friday, December 9, 2016
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investor-education/i-took-my-investment-brokers-advice-and-it-cost-me/article33290112/
John Heinz responds to a reader who was steered into selling off a couple of stocks by his broker which later rose sharply in value. And, the advisor earned a commission for the sale. A big case of seller’s regret.
Longer lifespans for women make retirement planning all the more crucial – Globe and Mail, Thursday, December 8, 2016
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/retire-health/longer-lifespans-make-retirement-planning-all-the-more-crucial-for-women/article33275797/
Yet another great piece by Rob Carrick. This one deals with how women’s approach to retirement planning should probably be undertaken differently then men because of their longer life expectancy.
Don’t let a fear of spending ruin your retirement – Globe and Mail, Friday, December 9, 2016
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/dont-let-a-fear-of-spending-ruin-your-retirement/article33264967/
Rob Carrick’s newsletter “Carrick On Money” provides links to a couple of articles that speak to retirees not spending enough of their retirement funds. This weekly newsletter is a great one to sign up to receive via email each week.
Rob Carrick: Air Miles reversal is a ‘bogus victory’ – Globe and Mail, Sunday, December 5, 2016
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/rob-carrick-air-mile-reversal-is-a-bogus-victory/article33134906/
Rob Carrick discusses the Air Miles expiring points issue; nobody really wins.
