Retired and struggling financially.
The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
No one understands old but old people
That's a quote from an elderly man in this Atlantic article about how much tougher the challenges of aging are for lower-income seniors.
Preferred shares are the worst of both worlds
This blog post highlights some of the drawbacks of preferred shares, which investors have been turning to in recent years for higher yields than bonds.
How to fix an RRSP over contribution
It happens – sometimes people inadvertently put more than they're allowed in their registered retirement savings plans. Here's what to do about it.
59 bizarro uses for your appliances
Freeze your jeans, steam vegetables in your coffee maker, cook food in your dishwasher (poached salmon, vegetables) and more.
More money
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