Forget drones, let a remote control person guide you round the Faroe Islands – The Guardian, 2020
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/apr/15/remote-control-person-guide-you-round-the-faroe-islands
If you are retired and are missing the joys of travel, here’s something that might cheer you up. A new form of virtual, connected tourism. I suspect we will see many similar offerings popping up if restrictions last much longer.
Gordon Pape: These four ETFs are strong options for income investors during uncertain times – Glob one Mail, September 14, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-gordon-pape-these-4-etfs-are-strong-options-for-income-investors/?fbclid=IwAR112RXxhpw9qfaDaEztroQ_VEiVed2pUvXEMBwZI-fRZK8OXOgeFUOTIm0
Gordon Pape points to four income producing ETFs that may appeal to senior investors. These may be of interest to you those of you who are into income investing.
It’s amazing what not spending on travel and eating out can do – Globe and Mail, September 10, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-its-amazing-what-not-spending-on-travel-and-eating-out-can-do/
Rob Carrick chimes in on how folks … usually affluent folks … have reduced their spending during the pandemic. Specifically on travel and restaurant meals. The net result is that Canadian’s savings have increased dramatically this year.
Why one of Canada’s leading pension experts says it’s time for retirees to get out of bonds – Globe and Mail, September 12, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-why-leading-pension-expert-keith-ambachtsheer-hates-bonds/
Ian McGugan suggests that it is time for retired investors to get out of bonds. He claims that “that bonds are “dead-weight investments” that “currently have no role” to play in the investment policies of continuing pension plans”. He makes the argument for investors to consider dividend-paying equities in their place.
Rob Carrick: Four things to do right now if you fear a fall stock market crash – Globe and Mail, September 10, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-rob-carrick-four-things-to-do-right-now-if-you-fear-a-fall-stock/
Rob Carrick has suggestions for investors as to what they can do to prepare for any major decline in the stock market this fall. He has a specific suggestion for retirees concerning building up cash reserves.