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Resources as you approach retirement

Resources to Review As You Approach Retirement

As you reach your mid to late 50s and early 60s (and as you look in the mirror), you begin to realize you are closer to the end of your career than the beginning. You start to take a closer look at your finances and wonder if you will be

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Key Financial Planning

Key 2023 Financial Planning Facts and Figures

RRSPs Spousal RRSP Rules TFSAs Old Age Security (OAS) OAS Claw Back (recovery tax) 2023 Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Payments Registered Education (RESP) Limits Probate Fees in Ontario  Ontario Withholding Tax for RRSP and RRIF withdrawals:  2023 Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) Tax Rates for Ontario Important Dates: Source of

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Chapter Three of Preserving Wealth

Chapter 3: Protecting and Preserving your Wealth

“Well, David, I have to say one thing—you sure have become a good cook. This has been one of the best breakfasts we’ve had all summer.” David’s face was rife with suspicion as he glanced over at Alice. “It’s only our second Saturday breakfast, dear, and I think I know

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Tax Free Update for 2023

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Update for 2023 

Key Items:   Resource: Tax-Free Savings Account Guide for Individuals TFSA Summary A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a type of savings account that has been available to Canadian residents over the age of 18 since 2009. Contributions to a TFSA are not tax deductible, but any income earned within

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Blogs from 2022

The 32 Blog Posts from 2022

Below I have sorted the thirty-two blog posts I wrote last year by topic of interest to make the content easier to find. Some of the articles are good, some are ok, and some are… Feel free to forward them to any family or friends who may find them of

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diversified portfolio discussed

How Do You Develop a Diversified Portfolio? 

A common question people have when we initially meet is, “How do you develop an investment portfolio?” Many people have a basic understanding of the difference between income and equities but are unsure of how to put it all together. When approaching retirement or in retirement, there are six key

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Caricature depicting A Barbell Approach to CPP That Just Might Work for You Too
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He Starts Now. She Waits. CPP and Retirement

A Barbell Approach to CPP That Just Might Work for You Too Ross and Rachel are a couple I’ve been working with for years. Rachel ...
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Why retirees need a bear market plan explained by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®
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Why Every Retiree Needs a Bear Market Plan

Let’s be honest—market declines aren’t maybe in retirement. They are when. A typical retirement lasts 30 years, and during that time, there could be five ...
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The Best Insights for retirement planning
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Three of our Best Insights for March

Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter RESOURCE: Five Key Mindsets for the Transition to Retirement Our blog has grown tremendously over the last three years, with over ...
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How to Avoid Losing Money in the Stock Market by Jack Lumsden MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor.
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How to Avoid Losing Money in the Stock Market

Lately, market volatility has been making headlines, leaving many investors wondering what they should do. Should you sell? Hold steady? Make changes? Before making any ...
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Game Plan Strategy for your beneficiary financial checklist.
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Game Plan Strategy: Beneficiary Financial Checklist

We’re here to help you stay on track with your financial goals. This monthly checklist is designed to keep your financial plan moving in the ...
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Middle Age couple enjoying cooking together as part of their retirement plan.
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If you are within 5 years of retirement, do this now!

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Track your expenses!!  If you are thinking about retiring within the ...
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