Why Canadians need to pay close attention when shopping for travel insurance – Globe and Mail, June 24, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-why-canadians-need-to-pay-close-attention-when-shopping-for-travel/
Salmaan Farooqui looks at a very important issue. As things open up and we begin to travel again we need to be aware of exactly what our health insurance will cover and not cover as it relates to Covid.
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday – Globe and Mail, June 24, 2021
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-june24-2021-1.6078206
If you are planning on doing some travel around the country this summer and fall like we are this article will give you an idea as to what the current restrictions are. Hopefully this will all be loosened up before we get out there.
Canada Pension Plan not paying full benefits to recent retirees due to systems delay – Globe and Mail, June 22, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-canada-pension-plan-not-paying-full-benefits-to-recent-retirees-due-to/
Rob Carrick reports on a glitch in CPP’s payment system that is resulting in new pensioners being paid less than what they are owed. Well that’s not good. Check to see if this has affected you.
Should you consider selling your home and renting in retirement? – Globe and Mail, June 22, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-should-you-consider-selling-your-home-and-renting-in-retirement/
Paul Brent takes a look at whether folks who are not sufficiently financially prepared for retirement should consider selling their homes and renting. Given the startling increase in real estate prices recently this may now be a very viable option for some folks.
These are the mistakes do-it-yourself retirement planners make most often – Financial Post, June 3, 2021
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/do-it-yourself-retirement-mistakes
Jason Heath takes an interesting look at financial asset allocation in retirement. He presents an interesting argument for increasing the amount retirees invest in equities as they age, not reduce.
