Get estate planning on the agenda – Globe and Mail, November 7, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-get-estate-planning-on-the-agenda/
Paul Brent examines the role financial advisors should be playing in helping folks address estate planning. Estate planning is something we should all be on top of, even if we aren’t going to use an advisor to do so.
Go to Tadoussac for the whale watching, but stay for the outstanding cuisine, craft beers and scenery – National Post, September 27, 2019
https://nationalpost.com/travel/go-to-tadoussac-for-the-whale-watching-but-stay-for-the-outstanding-cuisine-craft-beers-and-scenery
Nancy Truman writes about one of the great spots in Canada to visit. As is the whole Charlevoix region between Tadoussac and Quebec City.
RRIF guide: Everything you need to know about the Registered Retirement Income Fund – retirehappy.ca, date unknown, 2019
https://retirehappy.ca/rrif-guide/
Jim Yih addresses all the ins and outs of the RRSP to RRIF transition and beyond. Always good to understand these things well in advance of the need to act.
5 Reasons you should take early RRSP withdrawals – retirehappy.ca, date unknown, 2019
https://retirehappy.ca/early-rrsp-withdrawal/
Jim Yih gives some thought to why you might consider taking money out of your RRSP early. There are some very good reasons to do so.
Aeroplan trashed my travel miles – Globe and Mail, November 7, 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-aeroplan-trashed-my-travel-miles/
Rob Carrick reminds us about Aeroplan’s policy concerning the removal of points from your account is dormant for 12 months. His suggestion to shop on the Aeroplan or Air Miles e-stores is an excellent if you are going to be buying from the affiliated businesses anyway.
