Posts Tagged ‘retirement planning’
Don’t Let Today’s Headlines Wreck Your Retirement
Gas prices are up from about $1.30/litre to $1.75/litre across Canada this year. There is conflict in Iran. Markets are reacting to geopolitical uncertainty once again. So what should investors actually do during times like this? Should you move more conservative? Or is reacting emotionally what hurts investors most? In my latest video, podcast episode…
Read MoreNational Post article: Should Caroline, 62, defer CPP and OAS until age 70, or even delay retirement entirely?
Should you delay retirement… or are you closer than you think? I was asked by the National Post to review the finances of a 62-year-old deciding whether to defer Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security to 70, and whether to keep working longer. Some of the answers go directly against what most people assume.…
Read MoreMulti-Millionaire’s Dilemma: Stay in Stocks or Go Conservative After Retiring?
You’ve worked hard, built up a few million dollars, and now you’re seventy-five, retired, and staring at your portfolio wondering — do I really need to keep riding the stock market rollercoaster? Or is it finally time to play it safe? That’s the multi-millionaire’s dilemma, and it’s a lot more common than you might think.…
Read MoreBusiness 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 MoreLiving Healthy Past Age 100 – Will Your Retirement Plan Survive?
Last week, I revealed my longevity journey, introduced some of the explosive developments, and why we may be able to start living significantly longer within the next 10–20 years. Living with health and vitality past age 100 could become common. What happens to your money if that happens? If we live 20 more years, can…
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 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 MoreNational Post article: Should Ottawa couple defer CPP and OAS if they retire early next year?
The National Post asked me to look at the retirement plan for Arnold, 56, and Heather, 60, an Ottawa couple hoping to retire as early as next year. They both have strong, inflation-indexed defined benefit pensions, but they’re not sure they’ll actually have the retirement they want if they stop working now. They’re also not…
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…
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