How splitting income with your spouse in retirement can boost your lifestyle – Globe and Mail, February 25, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/taxes/article-how-splitting-income-with-your-spouse-in-retirement-can-boost-your/
Tim Cestnick reminds all retirees, and those preparing to be retirees, of the tax benefits for couples of income splitting for tax purposes. This includes the ability to split income from “pensions through your work, or withdrawals from your RRSP or RRIF if you’re age 65 or older … CPP and OAS benefits, and certain foreign pension amounts, don’t qualify for this pension splitting.” Definitely worth reading.
Globe Retirement Forum: What has the pandemic taught retirees about managing their investments? – Globe and Mail, February 10, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-globe-retirement-forum-what-has-the-pandemic-taught-retirees-about/#comments
Rob Carrick asks readers “What did you learn about investment and personal finance in the pandemic as a retiree?” In order to see what people responded you need to click on the “comments” button right at the top of the article under Rob’s name.
Five lesser-known facts about TFSAs advisors should discuss with investors – Globe and Mail, February 24, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-five-lesser-known-facts-about-tfsas-advisors-should-discuss-with/
Because I love tax-free savings accounts so much, yet another article about them. This one by Brenda Bouw highlights five things she thinks you may not know about them. One she delves into is the “successor/beneficiary” issue I have written about on my blog. I will have to admit that I learned something new from this one. I did not know that you could donate foreign funds into your TFSA.
Where things stand in Canadian dividend land – and why high yielders may now be your best bet – Globe and Mail, February 22, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-where-things-stand-in-dividend-land/
If you have been following me for a while you will know that I am infatuated with income/dividend investing. If you would like to learn and more about the concept this article by Norm Rothery is a very good start.
THE 69 BUS – SEE ALL THE TOP SIGHTS IN PARIS! – Paris Perfect, September 28, 2020
https://www.parisperfect.com/blog/2012/09/the-69-bus-see-all-the-top-sights-in-paris/
I was working on another piece for my blog when I was reminded about bus 69 in Paris. It is a route that takes you to all of the major tourist sites. Something to keep in mind the next time you’re in Paris. This article explains what stops to get off at for each of these important sites. The Rue Cler market street is one of my favourite go to places in Paris.
