April 22, 2026

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — September 18 – September 24, 2023

What is the best place to retire in Canada, income-wise? – Globe and Mail, September 19, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-what-is-the-best-place-to-retire-in-canada-income-wise/
“What is the best place to retire in Canada, income-wise?” – Today we have been reading the Globe and Mail’s piece by Frederick Vettese “What is the best place to retire in Canada, income-wise?” Facebook is preventing us from posting direct links to articles in Canadian media. The direct link here works.

Two smart RRIF strategies to consider as part of your estate planning – Globe and Mail, September 20, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/taxes/article-two-smart-rrif-strategies-to-consider-as-part-of-your-estate-planning/
Today we have been reading the Globe and Mail’s piece by Tim Cestnick “Two smart RRIF strategies to consider as part of your estate planning” Facebook is preventing us from posting direct links to articles in Canadian media. The direct link to this article works here.

Betting the house: Your home shouldn’t be your retirement plan – Globe and Mail, September 14, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-betting-the-house-your-home-shouldnt-be-your-retirement-plan/
Today we have been reading the Globe and Mail’s piece by Robert Mclister “Betting the house: Your home shouldn’t be your retirement plan”. Facebook is preventing us from posting direct links to articles in Canadian media. The direct link to this article works here.

Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account – MoneySense.ca, September 11, 2023
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-moneysense/how-to-withdraw-money-from-a-retirement-account/
Allan Norman, discusses retirement planning and retirement accounts drawdown.

Most Canadians don’t want to retire. Here’s why – cbc.ca, September 13, 2023
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canada-retirement-report-1.6964827
Maryse Zeidler dives down into how “The reasons people continue to work are varied, from financial concerns to deeper issues of purpose.”

“My Favourite Weekly Reads” are articles I have read throughout the week because they were of interest to me … for good, or for bad reasons. 🙂 Sharing them does not mean that I endorse them, unless I explicitly state that. If concepts contained in the financial articles I share are of interest to you please remember that is always a good idea to ask your financial adviser’s advice when considering making changes to your financial portfolio or changing your spending habits.