The Best Way to Explore Europe Is by Train. This Pass Gives You Rail Access to 33 Countries. – AFAR.com, July 15, 2026
https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-ultimate-guide-to-european-train-travel-with-a-eurail-pass
Sophie Friedman and Lyndsey Matthews look at the benefit of traveling around Europe by rail using an Eurail Pass.
When the financial industry fails you, AI has your back – Globe and Mail, July 13, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-financial-advice-industry-ai-artificial-intelligence/
Rob Carrick explores how “AI already does something the financial advice business has been unable to manage thus far – welcoming and talking attentively to people with $1 as well as those with $1-million.”
The retirement plan I made two decades ago no longer fits. Now what? – Globe and Mail, July 9, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-retirement-planning-advice-expenses-estate-plan/
Vivian Vassos responds to a reader’s question, “… my retirement plan that I’ve been working toward is something that I developed 20 years ago. I now realize I may not be prepared for health-care costs, long-term care and day-to-day living expenses over a longer retirement, … Any advice on finding the right balance between giving while living, keeping estates current as my life evolves and, most importantly, not running out of money?”
The inflation rate that actually matters most in retirement – Globe and Mail, July 10, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-the-inflation-rate-that-actually-matters-most-in-retirement/
Meera Raman discusses how i a recent blog post by author Jordan Grumet he argues “that your personal inflation rate is often much more within your control than the headline number suggests.”
Online “finfluencers” grow up – MoneySense.ca, July 3, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/retired-money/online-finfluencers-grow-up/
Jonathan Chevreau looks at how “Canada’s top finfluencers share how they built trust, grew audiences and navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny in a rapidly maturing industry.”
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