More Canadians are nearing retirement with mortgage debt. Is that such a bad thing? – Globe and Mail, June 26, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-retirement-mortage-debt-downsizing-retire-rich/
Meera Raman drills down into the idea of still having a mortgage in retirement.
Matching your investment portfolios to your retirement cash flow plan. – source, June 21, 2026
https://cutthecrapinvesting.com/2026/06/21/matching-your-investment-portfolios-to-your-retirement-cash-flow-plan/
Dale Roberts discusses how “It appears to be an overlooked part of retirement planning. While we should always invest within our risk tolerance level we should also match our investment portfolios to the retirement cash flow plan.” *Note – They are selling a service.
How much cash should you keep in your portfolio? – MoneySense.ca, June 19, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/how-much-cash-should-you-keep-in-your-portfolio/
Jason Heath declares that “The right cash allocation depends on your goals and stage of life. Here’s how to think about cash in your portfolio and retirement plan.”
In defense of the “dumb” purchase – MoneySense.ca, June 17, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/budgeting/in-defense-of-the-dumb-purchase/
Vickram Agarwal looks into how “Optimization culture says that every dollar must be maximized and every latte is a betrayal of your future self, but sometimes the spreadsheet is wrong.”
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