Articles By David Aston:

Retirement

5 things snowbirds should do to stay in the U.S.

File the right forms and don't overstay your welcome

5 things snowbirds should do to stay in the U.S.
snowbird

December 2015

Southern exposure

Retirees can still find U.S. sun on any budget, despite the lowly loonie

Southern exposure
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Magazine Archive

Go DIY on your own CPP

Turn your savings into a reliable stream of cash

Go DIY on your own CPP

Magazine Archive

Downsizing: Go small, think big

Downsizing in retirement can add a sizeable chunk of income to your nest egg, paving the way for more...

Downsizing: Go small, think big
value investing

Investing

A defence of active investing

It is possible to pick mutual funds that beat the benchmarks

A defence of active investing

Investing

So you want to pick your own stocks

Recommendations from independent analysts can help

So you want to pick your own stocks

Investing

Boost your yield with non-core funds

Key metrics for a selection of respected non-core funds

Boost your yield with non-core funds

Bonds

Time to take a risk with non-core bond funds

The golden era of earning plenty of income with investment-grade domestic bonds is over

Time to take a risk with non-core bond funds

Financial Planning

Rich at any age: In your 50s

Now is the time to ramp up your saving

Rich at any age: In your 50s