November 14, 2025

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — October 4 – October 10, 2021

More and more countries are welcoming Canadian travellers. So is it time to book a holiday? – Globe and Mail, October 3, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-more-and-more-countries-are-welcoming-canadian-travellers-so-is-it/
Kelli Maria Korducki addresses the question all we retirees have probably been asking ourselves, is it time to start travelling?

Quitting your job in The Great Resignation? Put retirement benefits on your ask list – Globe and Mail, October 7, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-quitting-your-job-for-something-better-put-retirement-benefits-on-your/
Rob Carrick discusses a “survey sponsored (sic) the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) suggests workers leaving their jobs should add a retirement savings plan to their wish list when looking for a better position.”

Why the 4-per-cent rule is too simplistic for modern retirement planning – Globe and Mail, September 30, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-why-the-4-per-cent-rule-is-too-simplistic-for-modern-retirement/
Brenda Bouw revisits the established 4% retirement fund drawdown approach.

FP Explains: The right time to start drawing from your RRSP/RRIF and non-registered investments – Financial Post, October 1, 2021
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/fp-explains-the-right-time-to-start-drawing-from-your-rrsp-rrif-and-non-registered-investments
Julie Cazzin discusses options on when to begin drawing funds from your registered and non-registered retirement funds.