Retirement Income
Make Your Retirement Comfortable with the “8-Year GIS Strategy”
The “8-Year GIS Strategy” is one of the best strategies to turn a modest retirement into a comfortable one for you. I am finally releasing it! For years, this is one of a few strategies that I have quietly used with select clients. Prefer an overview? Like videos? Listening to podcasts? Check out our whiteboard…
Read MoreMillionaires in Poverty
This may sound like a dumb topic. Why would a millionaire live in poverty? We see it all the time, though. People living in a paid off home worth more than $1 million while living on an income of $20,000/year before tax. I believe this is caused by the belief that your home is your…
Read MoreDebunking “Sequence of Returns Risk”
What is the actual risk of running out of money if you start retirement when the market crashes? This is a question on the minds of many retirees. Especially because a lot of financial advisors talk about “Sequence of Returns Risk”. But worrying about this can lead to worse results for many retirees, as well…
Read More15 Top Principles of Money Most People Get Wrong
Are your finances where you want them to be? If not, there’s a very good chance that one of these 15, or maybe several of them are the underlying root cause. I’ve seen the finances of thousands of people and these are the principles that I find people most commonly get wrong, that have a…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: 54-year-old’s retirement plan needs finessing in sickness and in health
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a 54-year old teacher who lives on her own and has health issues. She is wondering at what age she will be able to retire, and keep the same lifestyle she has now. In this article you’ll learn: CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Costly divorce leaves this 61-year-old woman wondering if she can ever retire
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of an Edmonton woman who is in the process of finalizing a costly divorce and preparing for a fresh start. She is looking for ways to retire soon, despite her divorce and her age. In this article you’ll learn: CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Status Symbol & Making a Difference in the World
In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode I talk about the ultimate status symbol and making a real difference in the world. That may sound like two completely different topics, but it’s actually one topic and I’m going to show you how to do both at the same time! Here’s what I cover: Each…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Looking for the right strategy to draw down retirement income
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a Toronto couple who would like to know the best strategy for drawing income from their pension, RRSPs, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. Currently they have focused their investment strategy on dividend-paying stocks (largely based in North America) and away from growth and…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Early retirement just a dream for couple who want to buy new home in Vancouver
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a Vancouver couple whose money is already tied up in real estate, but want to purchase a new home. What’s the better option when it comes to saving for retirement: real estate or the markets? It’s a question Joe* and Alice are grappling with as…
Read MoreAre You Poor, Middle Class Or Wealthy?
Are you poor, middle class or wealthy? After seeing the finances of thousands of people, I’ve noticed patterns to determine if someone is poor, middle class or wealthy. In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode you’ll learn where you fit along the spectrum of wealth, how each thinks and invests differently, and how you…
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