November 14, 2025

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — October 18 – October 24, 2021

How one investor became a super hardcore dividend fan, and what you can learn from him – Financial Post, October 15, 2021
https://financialpost.com/investing/how-one-investor-became-a-super-hardcore-dividend-fan-and-what-you-can-learn-from-him
Julie Cazzin provides an in depth look at dividend investing. As a lover of dividend investing I appreciate the fact that she took the time to reference the “three distinct dividend strategies: dividend income, blended dividend and dividend growth.”

Why more retirees are looking to green their retirement portfolios – Globe and Mail, October 19, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-why-more-retirees-are-looking-to-green-their-retirement-portfolios/
Joel Schlesinger looks at how responsible investing in companies which have “strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) track records” is becoming more attractive. Especially to older investors.

I’m not lazy, I’m just retired – Globe and Mail, October 3, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/first-person/article-im-not-lazy-im-just-retired/?utm_source=PaidSocial&utm_medium=FacebookAd&utm_campaign=traffic_mkt&utm_term=PCA&utm_content=keywee-loyaltyscore&kwp_0=2005303&kwp_4=5777974&kwp_1=2489814&fbclid=IwAR1bTJa4zWHDc_1k0DN3KZsOlo-Taq1gP6ky_6Vs0Gr6lscf0lq-sL6EeQo
From a feature that allows readers to write in, a piece by Bill Jermyn. Some interesting suggestions here… None of which I could ever get away with. 🙂

FP Explains: The pros and cons of using retirement planning software to help you figure out your needs – source, October 8, 2021
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/fp-explains-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-retirement-planning-software-to-help-you-figure-out-your-needs
Julie Cazzin I examines the use of retirement software for planning purposes. This is a new one on me. I will definitely be checking it out.

Warm and chill: Canadians flock to Panama for a slower, affordable life – Globe and Mail, October 16, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-warm-and-chill-canadians-flock-to-panama-for-a-slower-affordable-life/
Andrew Hallam extols the benefits of retirement n Panama for Canadians . The low cost of living and it’s easy-going lifestyle are just a few its many attractions