A 435-mile Walking Route Opened in Canada — and It Comes With Spectacular Views, Seafood Stops, and Charming Small Towns – Travel + Leisure, January 12, 2022
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/prince-edward-island-walking-route
Julia Eskins writes about the just opened hiking trail around the entire perimeter of Prince Edward Island. The island is definitely a fantastic destinations, and I am sure it would be a delightful experience to do sections of this trail on a visit. I like the fact that “several partnering inns and hotels … assist with transportation to the nearest trail entrance or transferring luggage when changing accommodations”.
Exploring one of the big reasons why people start CPP retirement benefits early – Globe and Mail, January 12, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-exploring-one-of-the-big-reasons-why-people-start-cpp-retirement/
Rob Carrick shares some thoughts on why lots of folks start taking their CPP at 60 rather than waiting ’till 65 or even 70.There are several reasons, but not all are necessarily good.
The case for deferring your CPP benefits is stronger than ever – Globe and Mail, January 12, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-covid-means-you-will-get-a-higher-cpp-pension-if-you-retire-after-2020/Fred Vettese makes a very good case for delaying taking CPP until the age of 70 in the pandemic era. I think this is the first article I have read where the author discusses the role of both wage and CPI increases in determining annual increases.
Rob Carrick: The problem of the ‘safe investment’ – Globe and Mail, January 10, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-rob-carrick-the-problem-of-the-safe-investment/
Rob Carrick offers up some thoughts on “safe investments”. Lots of financial advice on offer this time of year.
Have Margaret and Simon saved enough to meet their retirement spending goal? – Globe and Mail, January 7, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-have-margaret-and-simon-saved-enough-to-meet-their-retirement-spending/
Dianne Maley looks at yet another couple’s Financial preparedness for retirement. One of the things I like the most about this series of articles is that everyone is in a totally different financial situation… which is true for all of us. This is one of the things that strikes me as being particularrly interesting about retirement.
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.
