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Why retirees need a bear market plan explained by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®

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 or six bear markets. That’s five or six times the market could drop by 20% or more. And while we don’t know when those drops

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The Best Insights for retirement planning

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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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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Year End Financial Checklist
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Your Monthly Game Plan Strategy

A Simple Financial Checklist We’re here to help you stay on track with your goals. Each month, we’ll send a short checklist you can use ...
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Senior relaxing on bench
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Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Avoid the OAS Recovery Tax

Old Age Security (OAS) is an income benefit that is paid to Canadians once they reach the age of 65.   If your individual income ...
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