The future of travel in a post-pandemic world: Health checks, physical distancing and fewer crowds – National Post, May 31, 2020
https://nationalpost.com/news/the-future-of-travel-in-a-post-pandemic-world-health-checks-physical-distancing-and-fewer-crowds
Sharon Lindores presents the thoughts of a couple of industry experts related to future travel. Interesting read, but already “dated”.
Should Wilfred and Wendy diversify their Canada-heavy stock portfolio as they inch closer to retirement? – Globe and Mail, July 3, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-a-call-to-diversify-their-portfolio-as-they-inch-closer-to-retirement/
Diand Malley addresses a couples’ question about diversifying their portfolio prior to retirement. A diversified portfolio is probably a good idea at any age.
The case for just owning a tight portfolio of big blue chips dividend stocks – Globe and Mail, June 30, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-the-case-for-just-owning-a-tight-portfolio-of-big-blue-chips-dividend/
Rob Carrick compares “total stock market ETFs with competitors focusing on a tighter portfolio of big blue chips”. In comparing two Canadian ETFs the one holding blue chip dividend stocks always comes out the winner.
High debt holds back dividend payers amid rebound – Globe and Mail, June 30, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-high-debt-holds-back-dividend-payers-amid-rebound/
Tim Shufelt examines why “dividend-yielding stocks in Canada offered no protection through the market crash in the winter, nor did they keep pace with the rally that elevated global indexes in the spring”. That said, he still thinks “Dividend stocks can, and should, remain at the core of Canadian portfolios”.
Heinzl’s mailbag: Claiming a loss when gifting shares, transfers out of TFSAs, and more dividend investing insight – Globe and Mail, July 3, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/education/article-can-i-claim-a-loss-when-i-gift-shares-to-my-adult-kids/
John Heinzl addresses a number of reader’s questions. John always offers up sound, practical advice.
