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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 100 posts, each aimed at providing valuable insights into financial planning. In this compilation, I’ve selected the articles that stand out as essential reads on

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How to Avoid Losing Money in the Stock Market by Jack Lumsden MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor.

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 big decisions, let’s break down what “losing money” really means and how you can protect your investments. What Does It Really Mean to “Lose Money”?

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Game Plan Strategy for your beneficiary financial checklist.

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 right direction—one step at a time. Taking a few minutes to review this now can help you make informed decisions and stay ahead of any

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Middle Age couple enjoying cooking together as part of their retirement plan.

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 next 5 years, you need to determine how much you spend in a year. Your day to day living expenses is the starting point to

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Three of our best insights for February 2025

Three of our Best Insights for February 2025

Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter RESOURCE: Nine Tax Strategies to Pay Less Tax in Retirement Your goal in retirement should be to organize your income stream to: The result will be greater spending for you today and potentially greater wealth for the next generation. RESOURCE: The Three Stages of Retirement Spending When

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Case Study on Ross and Rachel's transition to Retirement so they have a clear path forward.

Ross and Rachel’s Transition to Retirement: A Clearer Path Forward

Case Study: Ross (64) is gearing up for retirement this year, while Rachel (60) retired last year after dedicating over 35 years to her career. Over the years, they’ve saved diligently using workplace savings plans, RRSPs, and TFSAs. Recently, a family inheritance added another layer of complexity to their financial

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A couple ready to plan their retirement is asking the question how their financial advisor gets paid.
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How Do Financial Advisors Get Paid?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® It is important to understand how a financial advisor is compensated ...
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Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter for May by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®
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Three of our best Insights for May

Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter  RESOURCE: What are the Retirement Income Investment Options As you transition from your working years to retirement or optional work years, ...
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The R6 Retirement Playbook for a smarter way to retire with confidence
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The R6 Retirement Playbook™ A Smarter Way to Retire with Confidence

Retirement today isn’t what it used to be. People are living longer, everything gets more expensive, markets are unpredictable, and tax rules keep changing. That’s ...
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Seniors enjoying their Retirement Options
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RRSP Maturity Options: What You Need to Know

You don’t have to wait until you’re 71 to convert your RRSP. You can do it anytime before then, depending on what works best for ...
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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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