Finally going to make a will? Here’s what the experts say you should consider – CBC.ca, January 31, 2021
https://www.cbc.ca/life/work-money/finally-going-to-make-a-will-here-s-what-the-experts-say-you-should-consider-1.5447733
Truc Nguyen reminds us that over half of Canadian adults do not have a will yet. Not good. This article reviews some of the salient points we should all be considering when getting this important task checked off. We are in the process of having our will redone so this is front of mind for us.
TFSAs may be a no-brainer, but don’t fall into the trap of neglecting your RRSP – Financial Post, January 29, 2021
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/taxes/tfsas-may-be-a-no-brainer-but-dont-fall-into-the-trap-of-neglecting-your-rrsp
bJamie Golombek examines the ying and the yang of contributing to RRSP’s and tax-free savings accounts. I think it goes without saying that if you can afford to, you should be contributing to both. Up until retirement, when you have to reconsider where your money goes.urb
What happens to a woman’s retirement savings after a divorce? – Globe and Mail, February 3, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-what-happens-to-a-womans-retirement-savings-after-a-divorce/
A piece all women should read, from Anna Sarratt. All men should read it as well for that matter. The book she references by Carolina Billings “Awaken your Emotional and Financial Independence” would probably be good reading as well.
Life expectancy is one of the great unknowns in retirement planning, but these strategies cover you no matter what – Financial Post, January 27, 2021
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/life-expectancy-is-one-of-the-great-unknowns-in-retirement-planning-but-these-strategies-cover-you-no-matter-what
Jason Heath addresses an issue that many of we retired folks would prefer to ignore, over the short term anyway, life expectancy. Lots of relevant considerations are covered.
Travel bubbles could be a safe solution for holidays when we can go abroad again – Globe and Mail, January 26, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-travel-bubbles-could-be-a-safe-solution-for-holidays-when-we-can-go/
Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington looks at the concept of a shared “travel bubble” for when travel restrictions begin to loosen up. A travel bubble being, “a group of family and friends who share the same quarantining and physical-distancing practices going away together.”
