6 Places You Can Visit for (Almost) Free on a Stopover Flight – AFAR, June 25, 2024
https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-guide-to-airline-stopover-programs
Bailey Berg identifies half a dozen places where airlines make it easy for you to have a stopover visit on your travels to and from other places. We have done this in Reykjavík, Iceland, and Lisbon, Portugal and enjoyed the experience.
Cutting foreign exchange fees while travelling – the advanced class – Globe and Mail, June 25, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-cutting-foreign-exchange-fees-while-travelling-the-advanced-class/
“Using prepaid cards to minimize foreign exchange fees while travelling outside the country”.
The philosophy behind my Buy and Hold Portfolio really works – Globe and Mail, June 25, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-the-philosophy-behind-my-buy-and-hold-portfolio-really-works/
Gordon Pape reminds us of the benefit of the buy-and-hold strategy when purchasing equities.
Jet Lag: Get Back in the Rhythm – The New York Times, August 4, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/travel/trip-plan-jet-lag-tips.html
Julie Weed discusses how “You can’t avoid jet lag, but you can follow some tips to bounce back faster.” Hopefully, you can read this without a subscription
Can John, 62, overcome his fear of ‘harvesting’ his wealth? – Globe and Mail, June 21, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/article-can-john-62-overcome-his-fear-of-harvesting-his-wealth/
Dianne Maley responds to a reader who asks “whether they will be able to achieve their financial goals without having to generate additional income. Their retirement spending goal is $100,000 a year after tax.”
“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.
