Gardening workshop crops up for budding cannabis growers – abc.ca, March 23, 2019
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/cannabis-growing-at-home-tips-1.5068030
The CBC follows up on an interview with Matt Soltys, a biology student at the University of Guelph. You missed the workshop he conducted, but a few pointers on growing your own cannabis are provided.
Federal budget opens door to better Canadian pensions – Globe and Mail, March 21, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-federal-budget-opens-door-to-better-canadian-pensions/
Ian McGugan speaks to an announcement buried in the this week’s federal budget that may be of benefit to retirees. New types of annuities.
How to apply for your CPP early, and should you? – retire happy.ca, unknown, 2019
https://retirehappy.ca/apply-for-cpp-early/
Jim Yih considers the merits and logistics of applying for your CPP early. A bit of an answer to all of the folks suggesting delaying taking it until you are older.
18 ways the federal budget will affect your wallet in 2019 – money sense.ca, March 19, 2019
https://www.moneysense.ca/news/18-ways-the-federal-budget-affects-your-wallet-in-2019/
Julie Cazzin reviews the potential impact of the new federal budget on individuals. A number are very relevant to seniors.
These are the eight sources of retirement income you need to know about – Financial Post, February 4, 2019
https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/rrsp/these-are-the-eight-sources-of-retirement-income-you-need-to-know-about
Ted Rechtshaffen examines the eight potential income sources that retirees may have. There are a few you may not have heard about or considered.
