Should older retirees trust their financial judgment? – Globe and Mail, March 28, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-retirement-seniors-financial-decisions/
Frederick Vettese examines a very relevant and important issue, the ability of individuals to manage their money as they age.
Helpful Apps For Older Solo Travelers In 2023 – I’m Thinking of Retiring, March 27, 2023
Cynthia Ross Tustin suggests some apps that some older travellers might find useful. I have never heard of most of them so can’t comment on their usefulness.
When does it make sense to take OAS early? – Globe and Mail, March 27, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-when-does-it-make-sense-to-take-oas-early/
Frederick Vettese offers up his take on when to take our OAS.
How to have the most tax-efficient retirement income plan – moneysense.ca, March 22, 2023
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-moneysense/the-most-tax-efficient-retirement-income-plan/
Allan Norman responds to the retirement financial questions of a semi-retired single woman with respect to should one “plan your retirement savings around paying the least amount of taxes”.
Rick Steves’ Advice for Vacationers in Europe This Summer – The Atlantic, March 25, 2023
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/03/rick-steves-europe-traveling-covid-pandemic/673516/
Caroline Mimbs Nyce asks Rick Steves about the return to European travel post-pandemic. I admire Rick because he understands that travel is a political act. To quote him, “When we travel, we get to know each other better. We humanize people that we don’t otherwise understand.”
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