Ten good things that happened in personal finance in 2025. Yes, that many – Globe and Mail, December 22, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-ten-good-things-that-happened-in-personal-finance-in-2025-yes-that/
Rob Carrick write about how “So much feels off about the economy and our personal finances right now, but some things did go right in 2025.”
Retirees who want to buy a life annuity are better off waiting – Globe and Mail, December 23, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-fred-vettese-retirement-life-annuity-diy-approach-women/
Frederick Vettese has concluded “that this is not a great time for either Canadian men or women to buy an annuity” but he expects “the situation will change at some point since insurance companies periodically sharpen their pencils to attract annuity premiums”
Many seniors want to age in place, but few are prepared for the financial and emotional costs – Globe and Mail, December 18, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-many-seniors-want-to-age-in-place-but-few-are-prepared-for-the/
Meera Raman explores how one woman modified her retirement plans to allow her 92 year old father to age in place with her.
“My 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.