Do you need a planner if you’re a DIY investor? – MoneySense.ca, May 21, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/financial-planning/do-you-need-a-planner-if-youre-a-diy-investor/
James P. Gunn discusses “The hidden costs of doing it alone: Why Canadian DIY investors should consider guidance from a professional planner.”
Many parents worry they can’t afford to leave an inheritance – but their kids may be banking on one – Globe and Mail, May 21, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-many-parents-worry-they-cant-afford-to-leave-an-inheritance-but-their/
Meera Raman drills down into how “Affordability concerns and trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have many parents worried about whether they will be able to leave an inheritance for their children.”
How women can start investing – MoneySense.ca, May 14, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/investing/how-women-can-start-investing/
Renée Reardin discusses “what Canadian women (and those in their lives) need to know about investing.”
How to allocate a RRIF for secure income in retirement – MoneySense.ca, May 13, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/how-to-allocate-a-rrif-for-secure-income-in-retirement/
Jonathan Chevreau leads a discussion asking, “Should you hold equities? Fixed income? An annuity? Or all three? Financial advisors debate the options in today’s “tariffied” environment.”
Cost-saving reasons to travel early in retirement – and avoid the U.S. – Globe and Mail, May 15, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-cost-saving-reasons-to-travel-early-in-retirement-and-avoid-the-us/
Rob Carrick takes “A fresh angle on vacation planning: Where and when should you travel to minimize the essential cost of insurance for medical expenses?”
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