Posts by Ed Rempel
Honoured 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…
Read MoreSeminar & Webinar – The 6 Steps to Become Financially Independent
How can you become financially independent? How would you live if you had financial freedom? You are invited to my seminar or webinar. Featuring a panel of financial independence experts: Ed Rempel The 6 Steps…
Read MoreAbove Index Returns – How to Beat the Index
I went to a Leafs game with my annoying friend, Andrew. I think the Leafs are finally building a proper team of the future with talented rookies and a great coach. Andrew doesn’t believe it. He doesn’t believe anybody is above average. I said: “Really? You don’t think Auston Matthews is above average? It’s been…
Read MoreDrawing Retirement Income is a Science
I was recently interviewed by the Globe and Mail about my research on how much you can safely withdraw from your investments after you retire. I analyzed 150 years or actual data on stock & bond markets and inflation to find out the exact success rates of different withdrawal amounts and methods. I found that…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about being in a relationship and filing your taxes
Interesting article and interview by popular blogger Desirae Odjick from Half-Banked. I’ve always found doing my taxes to be a great date night. Me, my partner, a glass of wine and some sweet, sweet tax documents — what could be better? Read more…
Read MoreTFSA or RRSP? – The Right Answer for You
TFSA vs. RRSP is one of the most common questions I am asked. If you want to know for sure which is better for you, then you need a financial plan. Many articles have been written on this topic that list pros and cons with general opinions. The truth is that: When you include the…
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