April 22, 2026

The Past Week’s Reads — November 18 – November 24, 2024

Worried you’ll be bored in retirement? – Globe and Mail, November 21, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-worried-youll-be-bored-in-retirement/
Rob Carrick interviews one retired financial services industry employee to find out her take on life in retirement.

Should retirees buy dividend stocks instead of bonds? – Globe and Mail, November 19, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-should-retirees-buy-dividend-stocks-instead-of-bonds/
Frederick Vettese my favourite financial writer writing about one of my favourite topics, what’s not to like? 🙂

The great wealth transfer is under way. But what if you don’t trust your kids with the money? – Globe and Mail, November 20, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-the-great-wealth-transfer-is-under-way-but-what-if-you-dont-trust-your/
Mariya Postelnyak looks at the very interesting issue whereby affluent boomers are in the process of transferring all of their wealth to their children… Some of whom may not be ideal candidates for receiving a lot of money all at once.

TFSAs are an investing success story for women more than men – Globe and Mail, November 18, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-tfsas-are-an-investing-success-story-for-women-more-than-men/
Rob Carrick examines the difference between how men and women are using TFSAs. According to him, women are doing a much better job at utilizing this incredible financial tool.

Max and Peg have a paid-off home, indexed pensions and an investment portfolio. So why are they falling short of their goals? – Globe and Mail, November 15, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/article-max-56-and-peg-58-have-a-paid-off-home-indexed-pensions-and-an/
Dianne Malley examines a couple’s financial situation to determine why their short term financial activities may negatively impact their future financial goals.

“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.