The kids who beat their parents to retirement – and the guilt that comes with it – Globe and Mail, February 6, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-the-kids-who-beat-their-parents-to-retirement-and-the-guilt-that-comes/
Meera Raman looks at a very interesting issue, adult children who are retiring before their parents… because they are in a better financial position to do so for the most part.
The 25 best places to travel in 2025 – BBC, January 16, 2025
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250115-the-25-best-places-to-travel-in-2025
Various BBC Travel journalists and others compile a list of 25 places in the world that should be on everyone’s must visit list in 2025.
Millennials reimagine retirement: ‘The end game might not be … sitting on my Adirondack chair’ – CNBC, February 3, 2025
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/03/millennials-are-reimagining-retirement.html
Jessica Dickler reports on how “Younger generations are increasingly shunning retirement stereotypes of the past, where stability and relaxation were the goals, the report said. Instead, most say they want a more active and adventurous retirement.” I actually think that we Boomers figured this out years ago. 🙂
You’ve saved it, now spend it: Why are some retirees so reluctant to spend money when they can afford to? – Toronto Star, November 10, 2024
https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/youve-saved-it-now-spend-it-why-are-some-retirees-so-reluctant-to-spend-money/article_e2f3227e-819d-11ef-bdc2-e3fcbd32c9c3.html
Renee Sylvestre-Williams examines why many retirees who have secured themselves a financially secure retirement are still reluctant to spend their savings!
“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.
