April 22, 2026

The Past Week’s Reads — November 17 – November 23, 2025

Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S. — and here’s the data to prove it – CBC.ca, November 19, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-big-step-back-from-us-data-1.7637651
John Paul Tasker reports on how “Travel is cratering, exports are down and consumer habits have been upended”. Let’s continue to ramp up the boycott Canada! But always remember, our fight is with Donald Trump, his toadies and the brain dead MAGA crowd. Not with our friends, family, and the tens of millions of thoughtful, intelligent Americans. They remain near and dear to our hearts!

How to ensure your kids can keep your house when you dietitle – MoneySense.ca, November 19, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/how-to-ensure-your-kids-can-keep-your-house-when-you-die/
Jason Heath addresses a question posed by a reader who “wants to pre-fund the ongoing expenses for her house to make it easier for her kids to keep it when she dies.”

AI-fuelled scams on the rise as holiday shopping begins – MoneySense.ca, November 18, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/fraud-and-scams/ai-fuelled-scams-on-the-rise-as-holiday-shopping-begins/
The editors at the Canadian Press warn us that “As holiday shopping kicks off, AI-driven scams and digital fraud are on the rise. Learn how shoppers can protect themselves this season.”.

Nearly half of Canadian retirees left work force earlier than planned, survey finds – Globe and Mail, November 18, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-canadians-early-retirement-survey-planning/
Meera Raman looks into a report issued by Manulife Group Retirement that found “Almost half of Canadian retirees left the work force earlier than they had initially planned not because they could afford to, but because personal-health issues or caregiving demands pushed them out of the work force”

From RRSP to RRIF—managing your investments in retirement – MoneySense.ca, November 14, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/from-rrsp-to-rrif-managing-your-investments-in-retirement/
The editors at the Canadian Press discuss “how to navigate the transition from RRSP to RRIF, plan withdrawals, manage taxes, and tailor your retirement strategy to your personal needs.”

“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.