April 22, 2026

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — November 2 – 8, 2020

How can divorcée Ella crystalize the future without a financial plan? – Globe and Mail, November 6, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-how-can-divorcee-ella-crystalize-the-future-without-a-financial-plan/
Diane Malley looked at the retirement preparation for a now single woman who’s sole income is disability benefits. Sounds like a hard luck story, but fortunately for the woman she is relatively affluent.

A six-pack of investing tips to mellow your mind if the U.S. election slams markets – Globe and Mail, November 3, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-a-six-pack-of-investing-tips-to-mellow-your-mind-if-the-us-election/
It’s election day in the United States. Rob Carrick offers up some investing advice if the markets end up getting extremely erratic.

Gordon Pape: The most important thing for income investors to do in what promises to be a very unsettling month ahead – Globe and Mail, November 1, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-gordon-pape-the-most-important-thing-for-income-investors-to-do-in/
Gordon Pape has some words of advice for “income investors”. He says “the key is to keep your cool, whatever happens.”