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Learn More About Retirement Planning 

Jack Lumsden can help you retire with confidence

The Story of Chandler and Monica Retiring with Confidence

How Chandler & Monica Went From “Do We Have Enough?” to Retiring with Confidence Chandler (70) and Monica (73) were in a solid financial position on paper: They had saved diligently and avoided debt for decades. But as Chandler’s April 30, 2025 retirement date approached, they started to worry: They

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The Essential Family Conversations You Should Be Having

The Essential Family Conversations You Should be Having

When the world experienced COVID-19 globally, it brought family planning and care issues to the forefront for many families as concerns for their loved ones and their economic well being have become top of mind. Everyone’s life has been impacted, regardless of age. As a result, families realize they should

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Jack Lumsden can help answer questions on RESPs

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

My kids are 18 and 20, does setting up a new Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) still make sense? A new client asked if it still made sense to set up a new RESP for his kids, who were aged 18 and 20. His ex-spouse already had an RESP for

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Three articles on retirement income planning

Three of Our Best Insights for September

Monthly One – Two – Three Newsletter RESOURCE: What is Your Bear Market Plan in Retirement?   Unfortunately, market declines and recessions will happen regularly, so your financial and retirement plans must consider them when developing your retirement income and spending strategy. You Could Have 6 Bear Markets Over Your

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Three Insights for August on financial and retirement planning.

Three of our Best Insights for August

Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter RESOURCE: Preserving Wealth: Chapter Four, Tax Concerns, RRSPs and TFSAs. Uncle Wayne, with his wealth of financial knowledge, shared invaluable lessons on tax concerns, RRSPs, and TFSAs. Understanding these concepts can significantly impact your financial planning and retirement success. In this chapter summary, we’ll walk you

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Game Plan Strategy for August is Top Financial Goals.

Game Plan Strategy: August Financial Checklist

This Month’s Focus: Are These Really Your Top Financial Goals? If I asked you to name your top 3 financial goals, what would you say? Most people can answer pretty quickly. But here’s something interesting: When given a broader list of goals to look at first, 73% of people changed

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when making the transition to retirement review the six levers in planning.
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The Six Levers to Retirement Income Planning

When you are about to make the big transition from your working years to your work optional or retirement years, you will need to create ...
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The Four Pillars to a Successful and Happy Retirement
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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 ...
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As a Power of Attorney, you step in if someone cannot manage their own financial affairs.
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A Power of Attorney Guide for Property

Balancing Care and Responsibility Managing a parent’s or anyone’s financial affairs through a Power of Attorney for Property (POA) can be both challenging and a ...
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Four types of Income in Retirement
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Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: The Four Types of Income in Retirement

Planning for taxes in retirement is like putting together a puzzle that is specific to each retiree. The type of income determines how it is ...
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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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