April 22, 2026

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — September 27 – October 3, 2021

TD penalized by consumer regulator over account fees for seniors – Globe and Mail, September 29, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-toronto-dominion-bank-settles-with-consumer-regulator-over-account/
James Bradshaw writes about how TD bank is being penalized for failing to properly advise seniors about opportunities for reduced banking fees.

Want to avoid living in a seniors’ home? Start planning now to age in place – Globe and Mail, September 28, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-want-to-avoid-living-in-a-seniors-home-start-planning-now-to-age-in/
Joel Schlesinger examines an “aging” response that a lot of retired folks are considering these days, ageing in their own home rather than going to a retirement residence.

Should I trigger capital gains tax now – or wait until I’m gone? – Globe and Mail, September 24, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/education/article-should-i-trigger-capital-gains-tax-now-or-wait-until-im-gone/
From the Globe and Mail John Heinzl looks at an important financial question. What is the best time to trigger capital gains in retirement?

Rob Carrick: Five lessons about money for teens that are more important than learning about stocks – Globe and Mail, September 23, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-rob-carrick-five-lessons-about-money-for-teens-that-are-more-important/
Rob Carrick reminds we retirees about some instructional help we might be able to provide to our teen grandchildren.