Why are Canadians’ cellphone bills higher than other countries? – CBC, January 13, 2023
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-high-cell-phone-bills-1.6711205
Katie Pedersen, Virginia Smart, David Common examine why our cellphone plans are more expensive than many other countries. We typically pay about half of what we are charged in Canada when wintering in Spain.
Prince Edward Island Is One of the Best Places to Travel in 2023 — Charming Towns, Coastal Trails, and Lobster Suppers Included – Travel + Leisure , November 21, 2022
https://www.travelandleisure.com/prince-edward-island-canada-small-towns-hikes-coastal-drives-6828737
Julia Eskins writes about one of my favourite provinces to visit, Prince Edward Island. The maritimes in general would be a great travel destination for the rapidly approaching summer. My only issue with her piece is that she fails to mention what a great golf destination PEI is. 🙂
Icelandic budget airline Play to offer flights to Europe from Hamilton airport – Globe and Mail, January 10, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-icelandic-budget-airline-play-to-offer-flights-to-europe-from-hamilton/
Amanda Stephenson reports on a new discount airline operating out of Iceland. They will be offering flights to Europe from Hamilton airport routing through their hub in Reykjavik. Reykjavik is a wonderful place to stop over and visit if you are on route elsewhere or just want to visit this interesting country.
FP Answers: We’re in our 50s, but do we have enough to retire next year on $70,000 per year? – Financial Post, December 30, 2022
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/fp-answers-retirement-planning
Julie Cazzin responds to a reader’s question about financial readiness for retirement.
More pension plans in surplus due to higher interest rates, but inflation risks abound: Mercer – source, January 3, 2023
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/pension-plans-surplus-higher-interest-rates-inflation-risks-abound-mercer
Barbara Shecter examines some of the risks to pension funds, even though many pension plans are now in surplus positions.
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