Posts Tagged ‘financial planning’
Why Is Inflation Scarier Than a Market Crash?
Inflation is now the #1 fear with “6 in 10 Canadians concerned they might not have enough money to feed their family”, according to an Ipsos poll. Most Canadians have never experienced high inflation. It has been flat at 2% for 3 decades, but jumped to 8% in 2022 and is down to 5% now…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Ottawa couple aiming for simple retirement worry inflation will derail their plans
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of an Ottawa couple who are worried that inflation will take away money from their pension plans. See how looking at their additional lifestyle spending will make a difference for their retirement. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE BY MARY TERESA BITTI: Ottawa couple…
Read MoreBank Collapses for Dummies. Is Your Money Safe?
You may have heard in the news recently about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Here is a simple explanation with stories so anyone can understand why it collapsed. Could this happen to our Canadian banks? In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode, you’ll learn all about bank collapses and the best way to protect…
Read MoreThe Unconventional Wisdom Podcast Is Here!
Guess what?! I finally launched my podcast! It’s called – Unconventional Wisdom with Ed Rempel. The show is about the most effective methods to achieve financial security & freedom. Find out what really works. Insights are based on in-depth experience – from a fee-for-service financial planner, tax accountant, Canada’s #1 financial planner blogger & your…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: This retired man has been living on cash savings – but that’s a mistake.
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a retired man making the mistake of living off his cash savings. See how learning to have a higher risk tolerance makes his retirement more comfortable. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE BY MARY TERESA BITTI: This retired man has been living on…
Read MoreTop 15 Hacks for Your First Home Savings Account (FHSA) aka The “Renter’s RRSP”
There is a brand new type of account in Canada coming out in April 2023. It’s called Your First Home Savings Account (FHSA) aka The “Renter’s RRSP”. You may know about RRSPs & TFSAs, well this is the third one, and it’s worth knowing because for many people, this is going to be the best…
Read MoreHow Does a Financial Plan Help You?
In this week’s video I’m interviewed by Kornel Szrejber, founder of the Build Wealth Canada podcast and website, and host of the Canadian Financial Summit. Kornel runs the #1 personal finance podcast in Canada & the Canadian Financial Summit. He has been getting advice from me for awhile when it comes to financial planning and…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: This couple wants to retire early, but are their government pensions enough?
The Financial Post recently asked me to review the finances of a couple that want to retire. They have a weekly Family Finance section where they ask financial planning experts. If you wonder about the benefits of having a Financial Plan, here is an example. What you will learn: CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ…
Read MoreHow to Live Off Your Investments and How Much Do You Need? (Build Wealth Canada Podcast)
I was recently interviewed by Kornel Szrejber on Build Wealth Canada, the podcast that educates Canadians on investing, debt-free living, and how to earn a passive income. In our interview we discuss: I hope you enjoy it! Ed
Read MoreLive Q&A from Canadian Financial Summit 2022
In November 2022 I was a speaker at the Canadian Financial Summit. It is Canada’s #1 online financial summit. Kornel Szrejber who runs the event & the Build Wealth Canada podcast, did a Live Q&A with me for exclusive access pass holders. He gave me a link to this private event, so I could share…
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