Posts by Ed Rempel
Listen to my first podcast!
I am very excited to have my first podcast with the incomparable Kornel Szrejber. Kornel is Canada’s #1 financial podcaster and the best interviewer I know. I am a reader, myself, but have learned there is a huge audience of educated, intelligent listeners for podcasts. To see how podcasters are different, an ideal video is only…
Read MoreRead my article in Money.ca Magazine: Understanding the Differences Between Financial Advisors and Brokers
This article from Money.ca Magazine: As a fee-only financial advisor, I am surely biased to this type of advisor. I do think everyday investors are much better off if they have someone in their corner who is recommending a particular investment product because it actually is the best product for them, given their circumstances and…
Read MoreRead My article in Costco Magazine – Money goals for 2018. Small steps to make a big difference.
Do you want to feel more financially secure in 2018? Here are five goals that can change your life forever. Pick one (or all) of these goals and make 2018 the year you prioritize your financial health. Read it here… Ed
Read MoreHow to Become a Credit Card Genius
It is easy to run into credit card problems during the holiday season. Here is some motivation and clear action steps to avoid them. You can become a Credit Card Genius in 2 steps: Pay all your cards in full every month. The #1 perk of any credit card by far is the 6-week no-interest…
Read MoreEd Rempel: Stow Your Student Loan Regrets, Focus on Future Priorities Instead
If you have a student loan, read my advice for you on My University Money blog. Paying off your student loan might be a big mistake. Read it here: Ed Rempel: Stow Your Student Loan Regrets, Focus on Future Priorities Instead
Read MoreFor better or for worse
Insightful article by Donalee Moulton in the Investment Executive. Spousal RRSPs can be a simple and effective tax-saving strategy for married and common-law couples. But these accounts are not for everyone – and have potential drawbacks. These plans are intended for couples, both common-law and married, who have dissimilar income levels, notes Ed Rempel, a fee-for-service…
Read MoreEd Rempel Targets Financial Future of Millennials with New Robo-Advisor Professional Package
Robo-Advisor Professional, a new investment service created to meet the preferences and financial needs of Millennials, is the latest innovation to be introduced by Fee-For-Service Financial Planner Ed Rempel. Ed Rempel, based in Toronto, is an experienced writer on financial planning and investment issues, and in-demand speaker on related topics. Rempel’s new Robo-Advisor Professional service package serves as…
Read MoreWhen is the 4% Rule safe? Interview with Ed Rempel
Interesting interview by Sheryl Smolkin from the Saskatchewan Pension Plan. Many financial planners use the 4% rule, which essentially says that you can withdraw $40,000 a year plus inflation for life from a $1 million portfolio. What do you think?
Read MoreEd Rempel: Dedicated to Dispelling Conventional Financial Wisdom
Well-written article on Biz TV. Unconventional wisdom. So many Canadians limit their financial future because of beliefs they have that are simply not true or are not optimal. Myths about the stock market lead Canadians to invest too conservatively to achieve their life goals. Myths about retirement planning leave them far short when they retire.…
Read MoreHas the tax revolt begun?
With the Liberal attack on small business plus tax rates passing the psychological 50%, I have seen a surge in Canadians contacting me for a Financial Plan to minimize tax. There are many effective tax-reduction strategies. Excellent article in the National Post about the mysterious 5% drop in taxable income reported with no reason, which…
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