Posts by Ed Rempel

When 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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Above 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…

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Drawing 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…

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TFSA 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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Perspective on a Trump Government

After last night’s US election result, everyone is asking why Trump won and what this means for the US and the world. I have been reading about this all day and came across this insightful perspective from a particularly intelligent fund manager:   “Last night’s election results remind me of the1971 Monty Python album “And…

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