Posts Tagged ‘faith in investments’
Business News This Week article: Ed Rempel From Toronto Explains How RDSPs Can Help Canadian Families
Most Canadian families with kids who have disabilities are missing out on the RDSP. It’s one of the most generous programs we have — but a lot of people who qualify for it either don’t know about it or don’t use it properly. In my latest article with Business News This Week, I break down:…
Read MoreNational Post article: How can an Ontario couple ensure their disabled son is taken care of after they die?
Planning for your own future is one thing. Planning for a child who may never be able to manage their own finances is something else entirely. That’s the situation one Ontario couple is facing. They’ve done what most people would consider “all the right things” — a will, savings, insurance, and government benefits, but they’re…
Read MoreHow to Live with Health & Vitality Past Age 100
Is it really possible to live with health & vitality past age 100? I am on a longevity journey to try to achieve it. In my latest video and blog post, I will explain what I have learned & experienced so far and why I believe humans routinely being healthy past 100 is in our…
Read MoreBusiness News This Week article: Toronto Financial Advisor Ed Rempel on Exponential Thinking – How Major Wealth Happens
Most people misunderstand how wealth is actually created. Most people think about wealth linearly. Save a bit each year. Earn a few percent return. Gradually build your nest egg. But most major wealth actually happens exponentially. For example: $100,000 growing at 4% for 30 years becomes about $324,000. The same $100,000 growing at 10% becomes…
Read More2026 Tax Changes – How They Affect Your Life & Your Retirement Plan
Taxes are far more complex today than they were 10 years ago — and 2026 adds another layer. There were not many headline changes this year, but several could meaningfully affect your retirement plan, home buying strategy, and long-term tax planning. Complexity is becoming the real story. In this post and video, you’ll learn: Small…
Read More5 Best Things article – Challenging the Three Phases of Retirement Spending: Insights from Toronto-based Financial Planner Ed Rempel
For years, retirement planning has relied on the idea that spending naturally declines as we age. First the “go-go” years. Then the “slow-go.” Then the “no-go.” After decades of working with retirees, I believe this is not how retirement actually unfolds for many people, and planning for it locks retirees into declining travel, whether they…
Read More100% Equities Through Retirement? What the Research Shows (Canadian Financial Summit 2025)
I recently presented at the Canadian Financial Summit on a topic that questions one of the foundations of conventional investment advice. Should investors really reduce their stock exposure as they age? The presentation was based on a newly published academic study titled: “Beyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice.” The study…
Read MoreWhat Canadians Are Really Asking About Money Right Now
Today’s episode is a bit different from the usual format. I want to take some time to speak directly to you — to say thank you, to reflect on what you’ve been listening to most, and to ask for your input on what would be most helpful going forward. Recently, Unconventional Wisdom was listed near…
Read MoreHow Did the Wealthy Get Wealthy — and Can I Copy Them? (Canadian Financial Summit 2025)
In a recent video for the Canadian Financial Summit I talk about who the poor and wealthy are and how they got there. Today, we’re diving deeper into one crucial aspect: how the wealthy became wealthy? Can their strategies work for you? Over the years, I’ve seen the full financial picture of thousands of Canadians…
Read MoreThe Fake Stages of Retirement: Why ‘Slow-Go’ Is Really About Money — Not Age
You’ve probably heard the conventional wisdom about retirement stages: the “go-go” years right after you clock out, full of adventure and travel; then the “slow-go” phase where things wind down due to age and aches; and finally, the “no-go” period of quiet homebound days. It’s a neat little narrative, peddled by financial planners and lifestyle…
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