Posts by Ed Rempel
“BIDLYS” – Are defensive investments killing your returns?
We are in the second biggest stock market boom in history – and the most hated bull market ever. The world stock markets (MSCI World Index) have more than tripled – up 250% since it started in March 2009. However, most investors have made significantly less. The reason is “BIDLYS”. (No, not “bigly”. 😊) Let…
Read MoreThrilled to be a new Contributing Editor for the Canadian MoneySaver
I’m pleased because the Canadian MoneySaver is the highest quality financial magazine in Canada, in my opinion. It is also Canada’s only financial magazine with a print edition. I wrote a very high quality article for the November issue about how to become financially free. It covers: The most common issues people experience trying to…
Read MoreEd Rempel helping clients with their retirement plan
Great article by Gerv Tacadena from Wealth Professional magazine. A retirement plan is as valuable for financial freedom as a GPS is for a driving trip. When it comes to retirement plans, Canadians often overlook the very basic question: How much do I need? Financial planner Ed Rempel said this is one of the barriers keeping Canadians…
Read MoreEd Rempel Unpacks the Smith Manoeuvre – How It May Help Risk-Tolerant Investors
Excellent article by Susan from the “Plunged in Debt” blog. I help people plan for the retirement that they want. The Smith Manoeuvre can make all the difference for long-term risk-tolerant investors. It can make the difference between having the retirement you want and not being able to get there. Or it can make your…
Read MoreEd Rempel Outlines Four Steps to Creating Retirement Plan In Canadian MoneySaver
Everyone hopes to be able to retire with enough put aside to live a lifestyle that keeps them happy, but Fee-For-Service Financial Planner Ed Rempel finds barriers are keeping Canadians from achieving needed financial freedom. In the November/December issue of Canadian MoneySaver magazine, Ed Rempel outlines some of the obstacles in the way. Read more…
Read MoreHonoured to be awarded #15 in Top Personal Finance Blogs in Canada in 2020!
My blog was awarded a Top 70 Personal Finance Blog by Feedspot! This is the most comprehensive list of best Canadian Personal Finance blogs on the internet from thousands on Feedspot’s index. It is an elite list of bloggers all working hard to educate Canadians. I know most of them and consider many to be…
Read MoreUnconventional Advice for Entrepreneurs
I was pleased (and a little surprised) to be interviewed on the “Young Upstarts – Voice of a New Generation” blog this week (despite my age and business longevity). 🙂 The blog is focused on entrepreneurs. They tend to get “conventional suboptimal advice” like everyone else – but unique for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs started their own business for…
Read MoreFREE ticket to the Canadian Financial Summit – 25+ Experts Online
I wanted to reach out to you today as loyal reader of Unconventional Wisdom to let you know about the Canadian Financial Summit. It’s the first time 25+ Canadian personal finance experts will be gathered in one place to share their insights, tips, and secret hacks with us in an online setting. It’s also completely,…
Read More10 Passionate Canadian Personal Finance Bloggers To Follow In 2017
Proud to have my passion recognized by one of my fellow bloggers! The community of financial bloggers is so much fun and so supportive. Here is the link: 10 Passionate Canadian Personal Finance Bloggers To Follow In 2017 Ed
Read MoreWhen is your RRSP too large? (as seen in National Post)
I’m excited to be quoted in both the National Post and in Jonathan Chevreau’s “Findepence Hub” blog! “When is your RRSP too large?” Here are the links: National Post Findependence HUB My view is that a RRSPs over $750K-$1 million may not be the most beneficial. If your tax rate on withdrawal is higher than…
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