Posts by Ed Rempel
What’s Important About Money to You?
Money: it impacts so many aspects of your life. How you handle it, save it, and spend it can say a lot about you. Ask yourself: “What’s important about money to me?” 1 Prefer an overview? Like videos? Like podcasts? Check out our whiteboard video, podcast episode, or read the full post below! I have…
Read MoreThe World is Getting Better All the Time
As we look forward to the holidays and 2024, one thing I know for sure is: “The World is Getting Better All the Time”. Every generation of young people thinks the world is getting worse, but the world is dramatically better in every important way than 100 years ago. For example, 170,000 people are lifted…
Read MoreSmall Print “Gotcha” in Credit Card Interest (Hint It Can Be 20,000%)!
You probably think credit card interest is pretty high. It can be far higher than you think! If you or your kids ever do not pay your credit card balances in full by the due date, this is the video to watch and podcast to listen to. Credit card debt is the single most common…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Couple expecting $1-million inheritance want to know if they can retire early
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a couple who are expecting a $1 million inheritance and want to know if that will help them retire early. Given that an estimated US$84.4 trillion in savings, stocks and property will pass from baby boomers to their heirs and favoured charities by 2023, this…
Read MoreWhy You Should Open an FHSA This Year
You should open up an FHSA Account this year! This is for you if you don’t own a home now or in the last four years and are age 18 – 71. You get contribution room starting the year you open your FHSA, but if you wait until next year you lose that room. The…
Read MoreWhen can I Retire with the Lifestyle I Want?
Financial freedom. It is what we really want. You need a Retirement Plan to get there. It will not happen on its own. Creating your Retirement Plan is fun. It makes you wealthier. It’s not about your money – it’s about your life. Prefer an overview? Like videos or podcasts? Check out our whiteboard video,…
Read MoreHow To Live Off Your Investments and How Much Do You Need? BuildWealthCanada Podcast featuring Ed Rempel
How much do you need to be financially independent? That is just one of the many questions posed by Kornel Szrejber of Build Wealth Canada. He recently interviewed me for his podcast, where I go into depth about financial planning practices I use with my clients, as well as complex tax questions. You can watch…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Woman well short of magic $1-million retirement fund, but it might not matter
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a woman who wants to retire in seven years, at the age of 65. Unfortunately her current investments won’t get her to the magic number of $1 million that she believes is necessary to leave work. With the lifestyle she imagines at retirement and the…
Read MoreInvest a Lump Sum or Bit-by-Bit. Which Is Smarter?
Invest a Lump Sum or Bit-by-Bit. Which Is Smarter? You have a lump sum of cash and you’re trying to figure out how to invest it. The stock market seems pretty turbulent at the moment, so you may be wondering if you should invest your lump sum all at once or bit-by-bit. Maybe you got…
Read MoreBeware of Nice Advisors
I’ve talked with thousands of Canadians that will not have the life they want because their advisor gave them bad advice. Why do they stick with their advisor? I’ve heard it over and over again. They say: “because he’s a nice guy”. The advice here is, you need a competent advisor & real advice, not…
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