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Segregated Funds

What are Segregated Funds?

Many people are familiar with mutual funds as an investment but are not as familiar with segregated funds. Segregated funds are investment funds (like mutual funds) that life insurance companies offer.  How are they similar to mutual funds? The key features that are different from mutual funds: Unique Uses for

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cash now

What To Do with Cash Now

The Bank of Canada has raised its policy rate over 2022, and it is currently 3.75%.  Prior to the interest rate increases this year, there were not many options for your cash reserves. With inflation running at 6.9 % today, you need to earn as much interest as you can on

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2022 Year-End Planning Checklist

The end of the year is a great time to take a quick review of your personal finances to determine if you have any action items prior to December 31.   To help this process below is a checklist that covers events, milestones, taxes, insurance, and retirement plans – areas that

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4 percent rule

4 Things Retirees Should Know About the 4% Rule

When people are looking to make the transition to retirement, they want to know how much they can spend each year without running out of money. The amount of capital you can safely withdraw from your portfolio each year without running out of money has been called the “Safe Withdrawal

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Market Turndown and Recession

What to do during a Market Downturn or Recession

With the market decline this year and a potential recession, people want to know what they should do with their investments and financial plans. You can take the following suggestions and actions to help navigate a market downturn. Key Suggestions Avoid doing anything drastic With a market decline, it can

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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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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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