How to eat, drink, explore Dublin (and beyond) – o.canada.com, June 10, 2019
https://o.canada.com/travel/how-to-eat-drink-explore-dublin-and-beyond
Jennifer Bain delves into things to eat, and what to explore, in and around Dublin. Nothing terribly inspiring here. She references the “Guinness Storehouse” which many people seem to enjoy. BUT, at €18.50 per person we keep taking a pass. For the $55 CAD a couple, you can drink a lot of Guinness in a pub for that amount … and buy Guinness merchandise anywhere in the city.
Retirees risk running out of money a decade before death – BNN Bloomberg, June 13, 2019
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/retirees-risk-running-out-of-money-a-decade-before-death-1.1272545
Ben Steverman addresses a report from the World Economic Forum that claims many retirees will outlive their savings by a decade or more. An important issue all retirees should be thinking about.
The bank of grandma and grandpa – Money Sense, June 12, 2019
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/a-look-at-options-beyond-resps-for-gifting-to-grandkids/
Jason Heath answers a question concerning grandparents gifting money to grandchildren. The response focusses on the RESP, but he also delves into the “joint informal trust investment” concept.
11 Trips You Need to Take as Soon as You Retire – TRAVEL + LEISURE, May 30, 2019
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-trips-take-in-your-60s?slide=713725#713725
Patricia Doherty reminds us that “according to AARP’s 2017 survey, travel is at the top of 83 percent of Baby Boomers’ bucket lists”. I can think of more interesting trips to take, but these are not bad suggestions if you are looking for ideas.
