Investment Wisdom
Why aggressive stock investors should take CPP early (MoneySense by Jonathan Chevreau)
Very interesting article on MoneySense by Jonathan Chevreau. Every article I have ever read (other than this one and mine) about whether to start CPP at 60, 65 or 70 misses one of the 2 main factors – how you invest. If you take CPP early, you can take less from your investments. Will they…
Read MoreWhat Women Want – and How to Get It
There was a gasp from the audience, when this photo of a homeless woman was shown at a talk I recently attended. A new survey shows that almost half of women fear they will become a “bag lady” someday. They fear being financially desperate and living on the street. No job. No income. No partner.…
Read MoreThe 6 Best Strategies to Minimize Tax on Your Retirement Income (Video of MoneyShow talk)
I am pleased to announce that the MoneyShow has posted the video of my talk. Many people have asked me where they can see it again. These are not just tax tips. These are the 6 big strategies to save you thousands in tax throughout your retirement. This talk was based on an article, which…
Read More“Fake Financial Plans” Podcast on the Alain Guillot Show
Fun podcast and enlightening questions on the Alain Guillot Show. Topics: How to recognize a “Fake Financial Plan”. If you are a new immigrant to Canada or a Millennial, where do you start to get finances on track? How tax planning tells you whether to invest in a TFSA or RRSP. Why a financial plan…
Read MoreListen to my new podcast – Dividend vs. Growth Investing, Rising Interest Rates and Retirement Income Withdrawal Strategies
Listen to my new podcast with the incomparable Kornel Szrejber. Kornel is Canada’s #1 financial podcaster and the best interviewer I know. This podcast “Dividend vs. Growth Investing, Rising Interest Rates and Retirement Income Withdrawal Strategies” includes these topics: Dividend investing vs. growth investing. Self-made dividends. Retirement income withdrawal strategies to maximize your retirement reliably. Rising interest rates…
Read MoreIs Typical Retirement Advice Good Advice? – Testing Retirement Rules of Thumb (As seen in Canadian MoneySaver)
You want to retire soon. How should you setup your retirement income? You talk with some friends, read about it on the internet, and talk with a financial advisor. Are you actually getting good advice? When it comes to retirement income, most financial advisors rely on a few rules of thumb handed down from one…
Read MoreMinimize Tax on Retirement (SiriusXM Radio podcast)
Listen to my 7-minute podcast interview “Minimize Tax on Retirement” on the Moolala Show on SiriusXM Radio by the very lively Bruce Sellery. I discuss the 6 best strategies to minimize tax on your retirement income. Bruce Sellery is a business journalist, TV host and professional speaker. He is the author of two bestselling books,…
Read MoreIs a robo-advisor right for you?
It’s the hot new debate: do you invest your money through a robo-advisor, or seek out a human one to take care of your investments? Read my interview by Kathryn Kyte from Yahoo Finance Canada here: Is a robo-advisor right for you? I offer a robo-advisor service if you want a Financial Plan or Plan Discussion from me…
Read MoreThe 6 Best Strategies to Minimize Tax on Your Retirement Income (as seen in Canadian MoneySaver)
You will have a lot more tax saving opportunities after you retire than before. If you get a salary, you may have limited tax deductions or tax saving strategies. When you retire, it is completely different. You can essentially determine the amount of income you will be taxed on once you retire. You can decide:…
Read MoreAre you using your TFSA to its full potential?
Read the Globe & Mail article here. Ed
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