November 6, 2025

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — January 23 – 29, 2023

New car 101: Expert tips and advice for buying a new vehicle in Canada – Globe and Mail, January 26, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-how-to-buy-a-new-car-canada/
Spring is coming… eventually… is it time to start thinking about buying a new car? Cooper Langford offer up “Expert tips and advice for budgeting, securing financing, trading in your old vehicle and more in Canada”

What is the real cost of an EV? It may be lower than you think – Globe andMail, January 21, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-real-cost-ev/
David Berman drills down on the operating cost of an electric guitar. These things have been around long enough now that we can get begin to get a true sense of how much money can be saved by not having to purchase gasoline.

How many healthy years will I have in retirement? – Globe and Mail, January 24, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-how-many-goodhealthy-years-will-i-have-in-retirement/
Frederick Vettese examines healthy life expectancy beyond age 65 for one demographic group… Women.

Saying “I Do” After 60 – Everything Retirement, 2023
https://blog.everythingretirement.com/saying-i-do-after-60
Allyson Dawson reflects on the various issues related to folks getting married later in life.

Can Sheila, a recent empty nester with four kids, retire comfortably when she turns 62? – Globe and Mail, January 20, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-can-sheila-a-recent-empty-nester-with-four-kids-retire-comfortably/
Dianne Maley examines the retirement financial readiness of a single woman with four children. There is not enough reporting on retirement living of single women… well done Dianne.

“My Favourite Weekly Reads” 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.