Some thoughts for seniors mad about not getting $250 cheques – globe and Mail, November 28, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-some-thoughts-for-seniors-mad-about-not-getting-250-cheques/
Rob Carrick has some interesting things to say about seniors who are not going to get the $250 check from the federal government… If that ever happens.
Five money saving hacks for holiday shopping that will cut your spending in half — or more – Toroonto Star, November 17, 2024
https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/five-money-saving-hacks-for-holiday-shopping-that-will-cut-your-spending-in-half-or/article_b19d3fa6-9dff-11ef-8c9e-7f1dd87ea583.html
Lesley-Anne Scorgie offers up some “hacks” on how to save money on your gift giving spending during the holiday season.
Should you take extra RRIF withdrawals to increase your estate? – MoneySense.ca, November 25, 2024
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/should-you-take-extra-rrif-withdrawals-to-increase-your-estate/
Jason Heath discusses how “taking more than the minimum RRIF withdrawal can at times save tax on your estate.”
Why women are more likely to be unprepared for retirement — and what you can do about it – Toronto Star, August 1, 2024
https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/why-women-are-more-likely-to-be-unprepared-for-retirement-and-what-you-can-do/article_51f8c066-e220-11ee-bb37-279a1212af12.html
Anne Scorgie reports on a very important issue. How “women live longer than men and sadly still earn less than men for performing the same jobs, women are statistically more likely to be underprepared for retirement.”
Affluent retirees don’t need subsidies from younger taxpayers – Globe and Mail, November 24, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/young-money/article-affluent-retirees-dont-need-subsidies-from-younger-taxpayers/
Paul Kershaw takes a different look at why we need to reform OAS and reduce subsidies to affluent retirees.
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