by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 30, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
A fun new virtual Halloween experience, a heroic dolphin rescue caught on tape, a free investment webinar, and the best impromptu street-jam session you’ve ever seen. This Week’s Good News. Looking for a unique way to celebrate Halloween from home? Daydream...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 27, 2020 | In the News
According to the most recent data from the Canadian ETF Association, Canadians now have 766 ETFs to choose from, 87 more than the year before. Investors can access ETFs covering everything from the broad index to geographic or sector-specific strategies like India,...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 23, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
A hilarious online soap opera, a new time-travel tool from Merriam-Webster, a support program for pet owners during the pandemic, and how random acts of kindness can improve your health. This week’s Good News. Starting to feel the mid-autumn blues? This mini online...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 16, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
An intergalactic fixit clinic, a free online personal finance course, a twitter thread that will make you smile, and some jack-o’-lantern masterpieces. This week’s Good News. Need some help fixing a broken item? The Fixit Clinic—a group of like-minded DIY repair...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 13, 2020 | In the News
With schools adjusting to new online and in-person classroom setups, the pandemic has left many working parents struggling to juggle their careers along with acting as full-time caregivers and teachers. Even those with kids physically back in school are worried how...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 9, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
A brilliant theatre experience you can watch from home, mental health advice for teens, what Canada is doing to help protect the environment, and an antidote for the monster under your kid’s bed. This week’s Good News. Do you like poetry, music, and theatre?...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 2, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
The “end of history” illusion, how cheaper vaccines can help interrupt the cycle of poverty, the cat who hitched a lift on a world-wide tour, and a heartwarming surprise for someone who deserves it. This week’s Good News. Think you’ve done all the growing...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 25, 2020 | In the News
Paying for private school can be a stretch for many families, especially over several years, but the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it particularly hard this year. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 25, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Canada’s most exciting medical research competition, a stranded whale’s courageous escape, a free online health and nutrition course from Stanford, and a fascinating comparison of the largest stars in the universe. This week’s Good News. Here’s a refreshing twist on...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 18, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Delicious recipes you can make for under $8, free digital animation tutorials from Pixar, expert advice on navigating an unusual autumn, and a heartwarming story about a peculiar chair and the kindness of strangers. This week’s Good News. Trying to meal plan on a...