Financial Post Article: Early retirement just a dream for couple who want to buy new home in Vancouver

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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 they prepare to purchase their next home.

In this article you’ll learn:

  • Why retiring at age 52 may not happen for this couple.
  • How much combined income they need to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement.
  • The approximate amount needed to comfortably retire.
  • What early retirement options are realistic for them?
  • Ed’s Rule of Thumb for Rental Properties.
  • The two potential scenarios Ed recommends for the couple to retire comfortably, and their ideas may be bigger.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE BY MARY TERESA BITTI:

Early retirement just a dream for couple who want to buy new home in Vancouver

Enjoy!

Ed

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