by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 29, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Bangladesh relies heavily on the textile industry. But when Covid lockdowns forced the closure of many retailers, a surplus of stock accumulated in the textile factories and factory workers suffered. Enter Lost Stock. This Scottish company launched an initiative where...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 26, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Meet Bette Nash. She holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest serving flight attendant. Clearly, she’s got nothing against an honest day’s work. If you’ve ever felt there just aren’t enough hours in the day, perhaps you should practice the Dutch art of...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 29, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
You may be among the lucky ones who remember how special it was to spend time with a grandparent. Their love was unconditional, their stories brought the teachings of your history books to life. Now, as our seniors live longer, and a housing shortage and rising costs...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jun 24, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Just in time for those lazy, hazy days of summer, new research shows that drinking beer in moderation could be the key to improved gut health. Researchers at RMIT in Australia have discovered that using crumb rubber from recycled tires in road construction, can help...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | May 26, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
There is a wide variety of hand-held, grab-and-go sandwiches available to those who like to sample different cuisines. While all are tasty in their own right, they are also pretty messy; best eaten at home, or only by those who travel with a change of clothes....
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Apr 29, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Imagine this pet owner’s surprise when the family’s newly acquired puppy started “digging for treasure” – and literally struck gold! Japan – and Toronto’s High Park – have the cherry blossoms. But Holland has tulips. And at this time of year that’s what Dutch locals...