What are the Risks to Retirement Income Planning?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The following is an excerpt that describes some of the risks to retirement income planning. “That’s a great analogy, Uncle Wayne. I can see how it’s important to make sure you have a great plan as you transition to retirement, but […]
How Much Are You Spending? A Hack to the Inevitable Question Everyone Wishes to Avoid from a CFP® Professional
Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management, with additional editing by ChatGPT. This question often induces unease as it delves into a reality many prefer to overlook. Before retirement enters the picture, the majority tend to align their spending with their earnings. If the inflow of money surpasses the outflow, tranquility […]
Optimal Timing for Initiating Old Age Security Benefits
One of the pivotal questions frequently encountered by retirees is, “When should I start Old Age Security (OAS) benefits?” Should OAS be commenced at age 65, or would it be more advantageous to delay starting OAS to age 70? Understanding Old Age Security (OAS) Old Age Security is a monthly pension accessible to Canadian citizens […]
What is the Eldercare Conversation?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The COVID-19 Pandemic highlighted the key issue of Eldercare in Canada and why everyone should include an Eldercare strategy in their financial plan. In my experience, this is an essential conversation that clients are having with their parents when they reach […]
Appendix A: Uncle Wayne’s Top Estate Planning Tips
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Chapter 9: Probate, Trusts, and Estate Tax Minimizing Strategies
For your FREE E-reader Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE “This is great coffee, Sandra,” said Uncle Wayne. “I wish you could talk your Aunt Jen into buying the good stuff. She always gets coffee on sale, and it’s so weak that I end up needing a whole pot just to get my heart started […]
The Estate Documents Conversation
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Living through the COVID-19 Pandemic has made more people review their estate plans and ensure they have what is required. A critical part of this review is to include an Estate Documents Conversation with their family. The point is, why create […]
Simplifying the Timing of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for Retirees
One question that arises often among retirees is, “When should we start taking CPP (Canada Pension Plan)?” Is it better to begin receiving benefits as early as possible or defer them longer? Understanding Canada Pension Plan (CPP) The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a government pension program that provides lifelong income starting at age 65. […]
Chapter Eight: Who Actually Owns The Inheritance?
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The rest of the week was a real scorcher. The temperature was still in the mid-thirties, but there was no wind, not even a breeze. David and Alice were coming up for a week of holidays, so they had planned to get away early on Friday […]
What is the difference between Saving for Retirement and Creating a Cash-flow for Retirement?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The following is an excerpt that describes the difference between saving for retirement and creating a cash flow in retirement. “The key thing is that once you retire, you’ll want to create a strategy to replace the monthly paycheque you’ve been […]
