Living in Spain – Age In Spain, monthday, 2022
https://www.ageinspain.org/livinginspain
For those of you who have been following how we rent and live during the winter in Spain, a post from Helen Weir of the Age In Spain website. All sorts of information and links about living in Spain for English speaking folks.
Will this new pension option provide retirement security for more Canadians?le – Globe and Mail, March 29, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-will-this-new-pension-option-provide-retirement-security-for-more/
Kelsey Rolfe discusses recently passed budget legislation that allows “people with defined-contribution pension plans and pooled registered pension plans to participate in what are known as variable payment life annuities (VPLAs).”
Should you move closer to your kids and grandkids when you retire? – Globe and Mail, March 29, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-should-you-move-closer-to-your-kids-and-grandkids-when-you-retire/
Kathy Kerr reflects on the merits of moving closer to family members in retirement. She references a number of individuals who have been studying the pros and cons of the concept.
Commuting her pension could let this Ottawa civil servant have her cake and eat it, too. But is it worth the risk? – Financial Post, March 25, 2022
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/family-finance/commuting-her-pension-could-let-this-ottawa-civil-servant-have-her-cake-and-eat-it-too-but-is-it-worth-the-risk
Andrew Allentuck examines an issue that occurs for a lucky few. Whether to commute one’s pension or wait and accept the ongoing annual payouts.
How can Andrew and Abigail protect their desired retirement income? – Globe and Mail, March 25, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-financial-facelift-early-retirement/
Dianne Malley offers up another “Financial Facelift”. A major health scare would definitely make anyone think about retiring earlier than they had planned.
As 2022 begins, a few thoughts on “My Favourite Weekly Reads”. These are articles I have read throughout the week because they were of interest to me … for good, or for bad reasons. 🙂 Sharing them does not mean that I endorse them, unless I explicitly state that. If concepts contained in the financial articles I share are of interest to you please remember that is always a good idea to ask your financial adviser’s advice when considering making changes to your financial portfolio or changing your spending habits.