Posts Tagged ‘long term perspective’
WorthvieW article: Ed Rempel on Lifecycle Investing: A Game-Changing Tool for Young Investors
For decades, we’ve been told to save slowly and steadily for retirement. But what if that advice leaves you more exposed to risk than you realize? I recently sat down with WorthvieW to discuss Lifecycle Investing, a strategy that helps younger investors spread risk across their entire working lives, and avoids “Last Decade Risk” in…
Read MoreThe Meaning of Life – Responsibility
What is the meaning of life? What makes life worth living? How can having a meaningful life help you become financially independent? You will learn: What is the meaning of life? What makes life worth living? The classic book “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl showed that the people that survived many years in…
Read MoreGo Big or Go Slow: Why 10x Wealth Is Easier Than 2x
This title may be hard to believe, but it is a common theme in coaching for small business entrepreneurs. The concept is from the popular book “10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Most of us think about incremental improvements in our…
Read More“When can I retire with the lifestyle I want?”: Toronto Financial Planner Ed Rempel Answers the Most Common Question Amongst Canadians
I was recently interviewed by Business News This Week about one of the most common questions Canadians ask me as a financial planner: “When can I retire with the lifestyle I want?” It’s the question that comes up again and again, yet the real issue isn’t when you can retire—it’s how you can create and…
Read MoreWhy Renting Could Be Your Secret to Smarter Wealth Building
Owning a home is unaffordable for many people today. Here is some good news! If you rent, you can grow your wealth as fast or faster using the same 2 ideas that benefit homeowners. Tenants have several major advantages over homeowners for wealth building. Many homeowners think their home is their best investment. But that…
Read MoreNational Post article: Divorce wiped out her savings. At 65, should Kate start drawing CPP?
The National Post asked me to review the retirement and financial situation of Kate*, a 65-year-old who recently relocated to Alberta after a costly divorce wiped out her savings. She’s determined to rebuild her life and finances, but she has questions: “Can I realistically buy a house, or is renting my best option? How do…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Home a Good Investment
Wait. Don’t people say, “Your home is your best investment? For many people, their home may be their only major investment. For them, that old conventional wisdom might be true. But that is unfortunate. It is easy to find better investments with dramatically higher long-term returns. Despite the lower returns, homeowners on average are wealthier…
Read MoreRealizing You Somehow Became Wealthy
I often talk with people who realize—almost by surprise—that they’ve become wealthy. They never really thought of themselves as wealthy, but after years of saving and investing effectively, it hits them: I’m actually wealthy. And let me tell you—being wealthy feels different. In my latest YouTube video, podcast episode, and blog post I talk about:…
Read MoreWho Are the Wealthy and How Did They Get Rich?
As a financial planner, I’ve had a unique view into the full financial picture of thousands of Canadians and have read countless studies. My experience spans clients of varying financial backgrounds, as well as countless conversations with readers of my blog, friends, and acquaintances. Although our clients may not represent the entire population—they tend to…
Read MoreMoney123 Article: Mortgage vs. Retirement – What Should They Do?
A married couple are homeowners who currently save $1,000 a month after paying their bills. They are wondering if they should pay down their mortgage faster or invest their savings. As a financial planner for Global News’ Money123 online email newsletter, I answer reader questions about investing, managing your finances, and planning for your future.…
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