Posts by Ed Rempel
Are You Poor, Middle Class Or Wealthy?
Are you poor, middle class or wealthy? After seeing the finances of thousands of people, I’ve noticed patterns to determine if someone is poor, middle class or wealthy. In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode you’ll learn where you fit along the spectrum of wealth, how each thinks and invests differently, and how you…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Join Ed Rempel’s Team as a Financial Planning Associate
Apply in confidence via e-mail to Tim Chisholm at tjc@chisintl.com Click here to apply Unique opportunity to join one of Canada’s most dynamic fee-for-service financial planning teams & be mentored by Ed Rempel. As one of Canada’s Top Financial Planning Teams, our “One plan – One planner” and “Full Service” philosophy means we look after…
Read MoreSmith Manoeuvre AFTER You Retire
What do you do with the Smith Manoeuvre AFTER you retire? My latest video and podcast episode is for you if you already know the basics of the Smith Manoeuvre. You have been doing this strategy for awhile, you’ve converted your mortgage to tax deductible, and you’re thinking about retiring. You’ve got a big investment…
Read MoreTop 10 Things to Know to Be in Control of Your Finances
Want to get serious about your finances? Every day I talk to people who come to see me for financial advice because they’ve come to a point where they realize – “I should probably do something smarter with my money, but I’m not quite sure what.” When you get to that point, what do you…
Read MoreIs Typical Retirement Advice Good Advice?
If you’re thinking of retiring or your parents or friends are retiring, beware of the typical advice you get. In my latest video and podcast episode, I talk about the 5 conventional wisdom rules of thumb for retirees. As the unconventional wisdom guy, I do the math for you to see whether they actually worked…
Read MoreTop 17 Investment Strategies – Do They Work?
There are many strategies and styles of investing. How do you sort through it all to set yourself up for success with good long-term rates of return? In this week’s video and podcast episode I cover the Top 17 Investment Strategies, their history, and whether or not they actually work. Watch and listen to find…
Read MoreHow to Afford the Life You Want
If you are worried about your finances & your future – you are not alone. Many people are worried about their finances. I receive daily notices from the “Free 30-Minute Consultation” form pouring out their life, what they are worried about & what they want. National Post family finances – I was interviewed for 6…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: This Alberta couple won’t retire for another 30 years, but they can start planning now
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a 30-something Alberta couple who hope to have another child in the next few years and see themselves buying some property and building a home where they will retire. See why it’s a big benefit for you to plan for the retirement you want years…
Read MoreTop 10 Money Myths That Block Your Financial Freedom
Top 10 Money Myths That Block Your Financial Freedom. This is one of my favourite topics. Most ideas that people believe about money are just not true or not optimal. My blog, Unconventional Wisdom, is about all the things I’ve learned over the years from my experience writing thousands of financial plans and reading hundreds…
Read MoreRental Property vs Stock Market – What’s the Best Investment?
From the eye of a growth investor, what is the best investment – a rental property or the stock market? We will discuss topics you won’t see anywhere else: Head to head: Returns on rental property vs. stock market. Saving tax on rentals with smart use of CCA & properly recording sale on your tax…
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