Posts by Ed Rempel
How to fend off ‘lifestyle creep’ as you start to make more money (By Joel Kranc on LowestRates.ca)
Did you ever get a raise, bonus or tax refund, and at the end of the year you have no idea where it went? “Lifestyle creep” happens to most of us. It’s so easy to add a bit to your lifestyle every year without even realizing it, especially if your income rises. Lifetsyle creep is…
Read MoreIs the home ownership dream dead for millennials? (Globe & Mail article by Paul Brent)
Some of my ideas for Millennials to buy their first home in this Globe & Mail article by Paul Brent: Is the home ownership dream dead for millennials? Figure out if you are ready. Use creative ideas to get your down payment. Make your home part of your long-term Financial Plan. Ed
Read MoreYour FREE tickets to Canada’s top online financial conference – Canadian Financial Summit (online)
It’s back! Join me and 25+ top financial experts, journalists and bloggers for 3 days of online educational videos you can watch in your PJs. It’s 100% online so you can stream all the talks right from your computer/tablet/phone. The Summit is on September 26-28. You can get FREE tickets, a list of speakers, and…
Read MoreMy Personal Finance Story on The Personal Finance Show (with Beau Humphreys)
My Personal Finance Story podcast on The Personal Finance Show (with Beau Humphreys) Where did my “unconventional wisdom” ideas come from? I had a fun afternoon being interviewed by Beau Humphreys about My Personal Finance Story. How a series of unusual events in my life contributed to my insights into how you can be financially…
Read MoreMinimize Taxes on Retirement Income (on Tangerine.ca)
Very well-written and insightful interview and article on Tangerine.ca by Robin Taub. Worth reading. A couple quotes: “The key to minimizing taxes on retirement income is careful planning, and this normally starts years or even a decade or two before you retire.” “In retirement, your taxable income can be very different from the cash you…
Read MoreWhy aggressive stock investors should take CPP early (MoneySense by Jonathan Chevreau)
Very interesting article on MoneySense by Jonathan Chevreau. Every article I have ever read (other than this one and mine) about whether to start CPP at 60, 65 or 70 misses one of the 2 main factors – how you invest. If you take CPP early, you can take less from your investments. Will they…
Read MoreNew Tax on Parents and 8 Ways You Can Benefit (as seen in Canadian MoneySaver)
Are you a parent? Is the income of your family between $30,000 and $119,000 per year? If so, congratulations! You are now paying the new “tax on parents”. Total tax rates on parents can get very high, with marginal tax rates as high as 63%! The new tax on parents is a game-changer! It can…
Read MoreWhat Women Want – and How to Get It
There was a gasp from the audience, when this photo of a homeless woman was shown at a talk I recently attended. A new survey shows that almost half of women fear they will become a “bag lady” someday. They fear being financially desperate and living on the street. No job. No income. No partner.…
Read MoreThe 6 Best Strategies to Minimize Tax on Your Retirement Income (Video of MoneyShow talk)
I am pleased to announce that the MoneyShow has posted the video of my talk. Many people have asked me where they can see it again. These are not just tax tips. These are the 6 big strategies to save you thousands in tax throughout your retirement. This talk was based on an article, which…
Read More“Fake Financial Plans” Podcast on the Alain Guillot Show
Fun podcast and enlightening questions on the Alain Guillot Show. Topics: How to recognize a “Fake Financial Plan”. If you are a new immigrant to Canada or a Millennial, where do you start to get finances on track? How tax planning tells you whether to invest in a TFSA or RRSP. Why a financial plan…
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