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Learn More About Retirement Planning
Avoid a huge $$$$ mistake. Check your beneficiary designations now!
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® In an article by Emma Davie in CBC News Canada, about a Halifax woman calling for more protections on RRSPs after husband’s sudden death, she reviews what can happen if you don’t have correct beneficiary designations
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Income Splitting
Income tax is one of the largest expenses any retiree has. A smart tax strategy to reduce a family’s overall tax burden is to split the income. This means to shift income from a spouse or common law partner (CLP) who is in a higher tax bracket to one who
Who Should You Name As Executor?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® A common question I received as an advisor is whom should we name as executor in our Wills? The true answer is that it depends on your situation. It usually ends up based on how complicated
“Spend the Money”: A Gentle Reminder That Life Is Happening Now
Intro: If you’ve ever felt guilty about spending your own money—even after a lifetime of saving – it turns out, you’re not alone. In a recent chat with Carl Richards, creator of The Sketch Guy and author of the new book Your Money: Reimaging Wealth in 101 Simple Sketches, we
“Why Being ‘Less Wrong’ Might Be the Best Plan”
Ever feel like your financial plan has to be perfect? It doesn’t. In fact, trying to make it perfect can actually hold you back. I recently had the chance to speak with Carl Richards, author of the new book Your “Money: Reimaging Wealth in 101 Simple Sketches” — and one
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
The Three Estate Buckets
Should I Transfer the Ownership of My House or Investment Account into Joint Ownership
What Do I Do if I Don’t want to be An Executor?
Risks to Retirement Income Planning
What is the First Step to Creating your Financial Road Map for Retirement?
The Six Levers to Retirement Income Planning
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