Posts by Ed Rempel
Financial Post Article: Freedom 55? Statistics professor gambles his way to Freedom 43
The Financial Post asked me to comment on the investment strategy of a Statistics professor who retired at age 43 with a side hustle that uses statistical modelling to primarily bet on sports. The FIRE movement is dedicated to retiring young, which stands for “financial independence, retire early.” Many of these people come to me…
Read MoreWhy the Economy Is Not Relevant to Investing
Right now everyone is talking about the economy… Interest rate hikes. High inflation. Out-of-control government spending. Decline in global trade. Possible looming recession. So what do you do if you have money in the stock market? In my latest video and podcast episode, you’ll learn why the economy is not relevant to investing, and how…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: This woman needs to adjust her retirement plans as AI slowly takes over her job
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a woman who operates a successful freelance-writing business who is concerned about her financial future and retirement now that AI-generated content is starting to replace her clients. This is a particularly interesting client case story if you are in an industry that is changing due…
Read MoreFinancial Security Comes From a Huge Nest Egg
Financial security comes from a huge nest egg
Read MoreThe Globe and Mail Article: Does this tax-deductible mortgage strategy still make sense?
Does the Smith Manoeuvre still make sense in our current economic climate? That’s the question The Globe and Mail came to me with in my latest media interview. With the current financial climate being the way it is – higher interest rates and tighter borrowing rules, many wonder if this strategy is still effective. As…
Read MoreRisk of Bonds To Your Retirement
In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode, I give you insight into what I advise my clients and why I declare the death of bonds as an investment. It’s time for most investors to stop investing in bonds. Including balanced funds. Here are just some of the topics I cover in the video: Ed
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: This retired woman needs to figure out what to do with potential $50 million in savings
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a single, retired 50-year-old woman who doesn’t have children and lives with her aging parents. She wants guidance on how to enjoy a comfortable retirement without risking outliving her money. This is a particular interesting client case story, as she actually has more money than…
Read MoreSelf-Made Dividends – Dividend Investing Perfected
Dividend or income investors, here are the fundamental facts on how to save tax. Would you like to receive dividends of any amount you want from your non-registered investments, and pay less tax than on ordinary dividends? You can easily do this with a little planning and proper understanding of investments. Self-made dividends are a…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Invest in Canada
While I love living in the Toronto-area – it’s a great and vibrant place to spend time, I choose not to invest in Canada. You may not realize that Canada has only 3% of the world’s stocks, with mainly small companies with lower growth than global or US stocks. Canada is no longer a growth…
Read MoreThe 3 Keys to Building Wealth
Do you ever find yourself unsure about what to do with an investment decision? Should you buy now or wait? Is this a good time? Should I buy something safe or invest for growth? You are not alone. Most people struggle with investment decisions because they think short term and do not have faith in…
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