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Save 50% or more on reward flights between Calgary and Frankfurt Jun 4th
The latest set of Miles & More Mileage Bargains (Meilenschnaeppchen) discounted mileage rewards are here for this month. For June we see discounted offers the Eurowings Discover Calgary to Frankfurt route Eurowings Discover Travel between Calgary and Frankfurt in Economy or Business Class. Book.... More »
Earn up to 2x Aeroplan points on Air Canada flights to sun destinations + MORE Jan 25th
Air Canada has launched a new flight bonus to reward Canadians looking to escape our winter! Aeroplan members who register and book flights during this promotion will earn up to 2x points for travel sun destinations in the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico. As with all Aeroplan flight bonuses this offer is.... More »
Earn up to 2,500 bonus miles when you book travel via the new AIR MILES Travel Oct 13th
The new and improved AIR MILES Travel platform that we let you know about yesterday is being celebrated with a great bonus offer! Travel bookings that are paid for with a credit card that are made between today and October 25, 2023 will earn up to 2,500 bonus AIR MILES. To receive the bonus AIR [.... More »
How one-time expenses can blow your budget + MORE Aug 24th
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Mandatory tech credit coming for Ontario high school students, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announces - Toronto Star + MORE Mar 10th
Mandatory tech credit coming for Ontario high school students, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announces Toronto StarOntario students will have to take a new course to graduate. Here's what you need to know CP24Ontario students' new course required to graduate | CTV News .... More »
Why Jane shouldn’t cash out on stock crash fears
– moneysense.ca
iStockQ. I retired in 2008, just in time for the market crash. Fortunately, I did not need my invested money right away. But now, 10 years later, I have begun taking money out for living expenses—just in time for the February downturn. I sat tight the first time and things gradually got better, but I can’t now. What should I do?
– Jane
A. First off, Jane, you deserve a lot of credit for the discipline you showed in 2008. A lot of new retirees panicked during that devastating crisis. It was hard to blame them, but anyone who sold their investments paid dearly by locking in their losses and missing the swift recovery that followed. You’re probably in good shape now because you stuck to your long-term investment plan.
Now that you’re getting ready to draw down your portfolio, however, I worry that you may not have the right plan for this stage of your life. You’re correct that you don’t have the option of stopping your withdrawals during a downturn. But with a good plan, you won’t have to…
