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Learn More About Retirement Planning
Exploring the New FHSA: A Savings Plan for Your First Home
Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. Are you a Canadian resident dreaming of owning your first home? (unfortunately, with housing prices and mortgage rates today, often it is only a dream.) As of April this year, a new savings plan
The Retiree’s Initial Tax Decision
Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. In the recently released 2023 Fidelity Retirement Report, retirees’ top concerns were identified as follows: Unsurprisingly, many retirees aim to reduce their tax burden while striving for a tax-efficient estate transfer to the
Chapter Ten: The End of Summer
For your FREE E-reader Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE I could hardly believe it was already the Labour Day weekend. We had all arrived at the cottage on Friday night, and this would likely be the last time we’d all be together until Thanksgiving. It was easy to tell
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
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
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
What is the First Step to Creating your Financial Road Map for Retirement?
The Six Levers to Retirement Income Planning
The Four Pillars to a Successful and Happy Retirement
A Power of Attorney Guide for Property
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: The Four Types of Income in Retirement
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Take Advantage of Key Tax Credits
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