Online will kits: Who’s using them and how do they compare to a lawyer? – Globe and Mail, March 16, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-online-will-kits-whos-using-them-and-how-do-they-compare-to-a-lawyer/
Rob Carrick interviews Erin Bury one of the co-founders of the online Will preparation service, “Wilful”. An interesting option for folks who have finally figured out that it is time to get one done and would prefer not to use a lawyer.
Five per cent GICs with CDIC backing are available, but for how long? – Globe and Mail, March 20, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/investment-ideas/article-five-per-cent-gics-with-cdic-backing-are-available-but-for-how-long/
Rob Carrick writes about how GICs offered at 5% per annum may well be on the way out. Time to load up perhaps.
Here’s how long Canadian men can expect to live in retirement – Globe and Mail, March 14, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-heres-how-long-canadian-men-can-expect-to-live-in-retirement/
Another great “shortie” from Frederick Vettese. This time he is projecting how long men have to live… not as long as the ladies of course.
Why I blew the whistle on Chinese interference in Canada’s elections – Globe and Mail, March 17, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-whistleblower-china-canada-election-interference/
An anonymous opinion piece from the whistleblower who broke the story about China’s interference in Canada’s elections. I’m not sure how I feel about a national security official revealing secret information, but I think everyone should read what the individual has to say about it.
Federal government urged to consider raising RRIF age threshold – Globe and Mail, March 17, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-ottawa-considering-changes-to-rrif-age-threshold/
Irene Galea looks at the move afoot to alter the current RRIF withdrawal policy. Australia has an interesting take on it.
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