by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 31, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Ah, the beauty of nature — the glass-like surface of a quiet lake, the distant call of a wild bird, an unforgettable sunset. And then, there are the moments that are unexpected — and delightfully funny. Once a year, those moments are captured in the Comedy Wildlife...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 26, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Huntington’s is a merciless and devastating disease passed on genetically. But thanks to a London research team, a successful treatment has been identified. Textiles made from recycled materials may be made from a party staple: the solo cup. The Seine is the...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 8, 2025 | All About Tax, Estate Matters, Retirement
Why RRSP Withdrawals Before Age 71 Can Sometimes Make Tax Sense For most Canadians, the conventional wisdom is to leave their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) untouched until age 71, when it must be converted to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 29, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Many say it’s hard to meet people when you live in a big city. Such was the feeling of a recent university graduate. So she posted on social media to see if anyone was “down for a picnic”. Two thousand people showed up. A UK startup is aiming to manufacture cancer...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 25, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
We already know there are many benefits to regular exercise. But this Toronto run club takes it a step further, with an emphasis on socializing and supporting local businesses. What do Malala Yousafzai and Billie Jean King have in common? Their love of sports....