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Executors

What do I do if I don’t want to be an executor?

The question that arises occasionally from clients is: Can you turn down the role of an executor if you are named one?  Why turn it down? You may not want to be the executor due to family conflict, or the job may be too much for you. So, can you turn

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retirement income planning

Risks to Retirement Income Planning

Retirement Income Planning is a speciality in the world of financial advice. There are specific risks that are different from simply saving for retirement. It requires a different skillset for the advisor to be able to plan for the specific risks when developing an income plan that will last a

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Happy Retirement

The Four Pillars to a Successful and Happy Retirement

When helping clients and their families make the transition to retirement or work optional years, I have discovered that there are four key pillars to a happy and successful retirement:    Health Relationships Reliable and Consistent Income Retirement Road Map  Key Takeaways: The Four Pillars to a Successful and Happy Retirement

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Pump your Tires

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

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As a retiree, there are a few tax credits you should be aware of which may reduce your tax bill
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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 ...
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Retirement Income Planning

In a recent conversation, I was asked if there are any advantages to consolidate their investments and financial advisors as they approach retirement.
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A common question or concern as people approach retirement is what should they do about medical and health care coverage when they retire?
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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 ...
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Prepare for the Next Big One
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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 ...
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The value of wills.
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Key Points for Wills and Powers of Attorney’s

After COVID-19 families realized they should focus on planning the family’s future. One of the most difficult challenges a Certified Financial Planner® has is to ...
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Tax Efficient Income Withdrawals
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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 ...
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The Definitive Guide to Protecting, Investing, and Transferring Wealth.

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