Pump Your Tires!
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® I ride my bike during the winter when the temperature is above freezing, and the roads are dry. This past weekend I went for a ride on Saturday, and I felt slow and sluggish, realizing my tires were soft. Prior to […]
The Six Levers to Retirement Income Planning
When you are about to make the big transition from your working years to your work optional or retirement years, you will need to create a lifetime income from the financial assets you have accumulated to replace the monthly paycheque you received when working. To do this, there are six key levers that you can […]
Retirement Income Planning – 10 reasons to consolidate your investments and financial advisors as you approach retirement.
In a recent conversation, I was asked if there are any advantages to consolidate their investments and financial advisors as they approach retirement.
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: The Four Types of Income in Retirement
Planning for taxes in retirement is like putting together a puzzle that is specific to each retiree. The type of income determines how it is taxed. Each year in retirement this must be reviewed to determine what is the best strategy that balances your current year’s income, and your long-term legacy plan. It is a […]
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Take Advantage of Key Tax Credits
As a retiree, there are a few tax credits you should be aware of which may reduce your tax bill. Every dollar you save in tax means either more spending and/or preserving your wealth for you.
Medical and Health Care Options for Retirees
While working many Canadians have medical and health insurance as an employee benefit. Their company often pays for a substantial portion of the coverage, and most often medical and health insurance expires when you retire.
Kicking up Life Lessons and Fun with Football
Assante advisors are part of the fabric of their communities across Canada and they contribute to their local quality of life in a variety of ways.
How to Prepare for the Next Big One.
The last event I attended prior to COVID was the Daytona 500 in February 2020.
You may be wondering how a NASCAR race relates to the topic of retirement income planning?
Key Points for Wills and Powers of Attorney’s
Families during COVID-19 have realized that they should focus on concerns such as planning the family’s future. One of the most difficult challenges a Certified Financial Planner® has is to encourage clients to update and/or review their estate plan and documents. Often families tend to put this off, as it is not seen as urgent. […]
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Tax Efficient Income Withdrawals
One of the most important decisions a retiree must make is how to create an income and cash-flow strategy from the financial assets they have accumulated over their lifetime.
