Investment Wisdom
Can we retire now? Ed Rempel tests retirement income rules of thumb
John and Jennifer (Jen) are 62 and want to retire comfortably soon. Can they retire now? They want to know how to set up their retirement income to give them the maximum income that will be reliable for the rest of their life. Will common rules of thumb about retirement income help them? They have…
Read MoreListen to my first podcast!
I am very excited to have my first podcast with the incomparable Kornel Szrejber. Kornel is Canada’s #1 financial podcaster and the best interviewer I know. I am a reader, myself, but have learned there is a huge audience of educated, intelligent listeners for podcasts. To see how podcasters are different, an ideal video is only…
Read MoreRead my article in Money.ca Magazine: Understanding the Differences Between Financial Advisors and Brokers
This article from Money.ca Magazine: As a fee-only financial advisor, I am surely biased to this type of advisor. I do think everyday investors are much better off if they have someone in their corner who is recommending a particular investment product because it actually is the best product for them, given their circumstances and…
Read MoreEd Rempel Targets Financial Future of Millennials with New Robo-Advisor Professional Package
Robo-Advisor Professional, a new investment service created to meet the preferences and financial needs of Millennials, is the latest innovation to be introduced by Fee-For-Service Financial Planner Ed Rempel. Ed Rempel, based in Toronto, is an experienced writer on financial planning and investment issues, and in-demand speaker on related topics. Rempel’s new Robo-Advisor Professional service package serves as…
Read MoreWhen is the 4% Rule safe? Interview with Ed Rempel
Interesting interview by Sheryl Smolkin from the Saskatchewan Pension Plan. Many financial planners use the 4% rule, which essentially says that you can withdraw $40,000 a year plus inflation for life from a $1 million portfolio. What do you think?
Read MoreEd Rempel: Dedicated to Dispelling Conventional Financial Wisdom
Well-written article on Biz TV. Unconventional wisdom. So many Canadians limit their financial future because of beliefs they have that are simply not true or are not optimal. Myths about the stock market lead Canadians to invest too conservatively to achieve their life goals. Myths about retirement planning leave them far short when they retire.…
Read More“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 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 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…
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