by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Mar 25, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Back in the day, having a pen pal was a thing. The advent of email has drastically changed the complexion of our long-distance communication. But this unlikely pair shows us that putting pen to paper can still bring us together to learn and share. Just when you think...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 25, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Are you shocked to know the corvette existed in during WWII? Hold on a second. . . we’re not talking about the Chevy sports car. This corvette is Canada’s oldest surviving warship, the HMCS Sackville. She played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic. Today...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jan 28, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
They’re not made on a pottery wheel, but sure look like they could be. The harsh winds and cold temperatures along the shores of Lake Michigan render these beautifully unique objets d’art. Sadly they disappear as quickly as they are created. From ghost town to tourist...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 31, 2021 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
The entrepreneurial mind knows no bounds. University of Guelph grad Matt McCoy has solved many a problem by identifying a need and putting together a plan to satisfy consumer need. His latest undertaking, Student Helpers, is connecting seniors with students eager to...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 26, 2021 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
You don’t have to be a hard core fitness buff to appreciate the marriage of technology and wellbeing. Norwegian firm Motitech has brought the stationary bike phenomenon to the elderly, allowing cyclists to pedal along the streets where they spent their childhood or...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 29, 2021 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
If you’ve ever tried to convey disbelief in your electronic communications, you may have used the GIF known as Blinking Guy. The guy behind the GIF is California-based Drew Scanlon. Here he explains how the GIF came to be, and how he has used it to raise $154,000 for...
