What you need to know about getting a knee replacement, a retirement community focused on holistic wellness and tips on finding a fee-for-service financial planner – Globe and Mail, March 3, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-what-you-need-to-know-about-getting-a-knee-replacement-a-retirement/
Three short pieces from the Globe’s weekly retirement newsletter.
RRSP deadline: Can’t decide if you should contribute? Try the ‘see-saw method’ – Globe And Mail, March 1, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-cant-decide-if-you-should-contribute-to-rrsps-try-the-see-saw-method/
Erica Alini examines the “see-saw” method as a means of determining whether you should make an RRSP contribution. Given that yesterday was the last day to contribute for the 2021 taxation year this information may be of benefit for the next taxation period.
Breaking the ice: one man’s epic journey from Togo to Greenland – The Guardian, February 6, 2022
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/06/breaking-the-ice-one-mans-epic-journey-from-togo-to-greenland
Let’s end the week with an interesting story. Michael Segalov writes about a man from Africa who learned to love Greenland and decided to spend his final retirement years there.
How this retiree turned transition into her next project – Globe and Mail, February 25, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-how-this-retiree-turned-transition-into-her-next-project/
Brenda Bouw examines one woman’s story of retirement. Her’s began with her husband passing away suddenly. She found herself in transition and came up with a plan to deal with it.
How do your TFSA contributions compare to other Canadians your age? – Globe and Mail, February 25, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-a-peek-into-the-tfsas-of-the-nation-average-account-sizes-for-all-ages/
Rob Carrick looks at contribution rates to my favourite investment vehicle, the TFSA. Clearly, this powerful opportunity to generate free capital gains and income is not being used to the extent it could be.
As 2022 begins, a few thoughts on “My Favourite Weekly Reads”. These are articles I have read throughout the week because they were of interest to me … for good, or for bad reasons. 🙂 Sharing them does not mean that I endorse them, unless I explicitly state that. If concepts contained in the financial articles I share are of interest to you please remember that is always a good idea to ask your financial adviser’s advice when considering making changes to your financial portfolio or changing your spending habits.
