In the footsteps of famous explorers in La Malbaie, Charlevoix, Québec – source, November 11, 2024
https://nationalpost.com/sponsored/life-sponsored/in-the-footsteps-of-famous-explorers-in-la-malbaie-charlevoix
Ursula Leonowicz Writes about one of my favourite areas in Canada to visit, the Charlevoix in Quebec. It would be a wonderful place to visit over the winter break… Especially if you are into skiing.
Canadians face higher poverty risk just before retirement, report finds – Globe and Mail, December 17, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-poverty-risk-retirement-disability-income-labour-force/
Meera Ramam explores a new report that claims “Canadians are most likely to fall into poverty not only at the start of their working lives, but again just before retirement, when many are forced out of the work force because of health issues or disability”.
‘I’m about to retire. With 90% equities and 10% cash, should I decrease my investment risk level?’ – Globe and Mail, December 11, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-retirement-investment-risk-level-equities-cash/
Vivian Vassos response to a reader who asks “Should our investment risk level be decreased even though my wife’s time horizon is much longer?”
Should you take CPP at age 60 and invest the payments? – cutthecrapinvesting.com, December 11, 2025
https://cutthecrapinvesting.com/2025/12/11/should-you-take-cpp-at-age-60-and-invest-the-payments/
Dale Roberts examines “what happens if you take cpp at age 60 and invest the amounts? Can you beat the CPP returns?”
What are the tax implications of a donation? – MoneySense.ca, December 10, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/tax-implications-of-a-donation/
Jason Heath instructs us on “how charitable donations can reduce your taxes in Canada, which organizations qualify, and strategies for couples and investors to maximize tax savings.”
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