Financial Planning Wisdom
Ed 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 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 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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