These patients are considering MAiD. They say Canada has made it harder to access magic mushrooms — a treatment giving them reason to live – Toronto Star, November 13, 2024
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/these-patients-are-considering-maid-they-say-canada-has-made-it-harder-to-access-magic/article_7bd1936c-97b6-11ef-9fc8-07b22094dad5.html
Omar Mosleh takes a look at two intertwined and interesting topics.
What the surge in 100-year-olds receiving CPP tells us about retirement planning – Globe and Mail, November 13, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-what-the-surge-in-100-year-olds-receiving-cpp-tells-us-about/
Rob Carrick delves into how there are more and more people collecting CPP at the age of 100. He points out. that this supports the argument for delaying taking your CPP and OAS until you turn 70.
Yes, homeowners are richer than renters. But that doesn’t mean renters are doomed in retirement – Globe and Mail, November 12, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-yes-homeowners-are-richer-than-renters-but-that-doesnt-mean-renters/
From the Globe and Mail. Rob Carrick takes an in-depth look at how being renters rather than homebuyers might impact people’s retirements.
Million-dollar TFSAs are a thing, but what’s a normal amount to have in your account? – Globe and Mail, November 11, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-million-dollar-tfsas-are-a-thing-but-whats-a-normal-amount-to-have-in/
Rob Carrick examines how much people would have in their TFSAs if they have been contributing since year one and have main gains at vary percentage rates.
I worked 30 years to build my pension and now I’m getting divorced. Do I have to share it with my ex? – Toronto Star, November 11, 2024
https://www.thestar.com/business/opinion/i-worked-30-years-to-build-my-pension-and-now-im-getting-divorced-do-i/article_4bcfabe6-9706-11ef-8794-a3173db5781b.html
Lisa Gelman answers a readers question about the splitting up of assets during divorce.
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