In this new series, we tap seasoned snowbirds, high-profile expats and industry experts for advice on everything from emerging trends to insurance to the next hotspots.
Cool spots for Snowbirds
Consider yourself an anti-snowbird? Try these places instead of chasing the sun.
Karen Ann and Eric Miles of Ottawa are among a growing number of Canadians who’ve decided to look beyond the United States for their retirement home. On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 12 p.m. (ET), Karen Ann will join us for a chat from Panama City.
On Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 12 p.m. (ET), Jennifer Hendry of the Conference Board of Canada will join us to share some of her insights on snowbird travel preferences and hot new destinations that offer unique experiences, better deals or both. This is the second of four live snowbird discussions sponsored by TD Bank.
For those heading south for the winter, there are a number of things that can be done to minimize financial headaches while you’re supposed to be soaking up the sunshine as the rest of Canada is plunged into the deep freeze.
Don't let your gas bills go unpaid or leave cheques to languish in your mailbox while you're away. An expert joined us for a live discussion and shared some tips to help snowbirds put their houses in order before they head south.
Travelers will feel the pain when paying their fixed costs such as condo fees but they’ll likely just cut back their discretionary spending to accommodate, snowbirds and experts say
With Canada’s dollar plunging and Sunbelt real estate rebounding in price, renting a place might be more financially sensible – but there are challenges