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What are the Retirement Income Planning Options?

What are the Retirement Income Planning Options?

Retirement Income Planning Options Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® For your FREE E-Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE “There are five main options to achieve the cash flow you desire from your own assets: income only investing income-focused investing. guaranteed income: life

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Annuities Update for Retirees

Annuities Update for Retirees: Creating A Personal Pension Plan

For your FREE E-Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE In recent years, annuities have gained renewed appeal for retirees due to the shift in interest rates. This article explores annuities and why they could benefit your retirement income strategy.  Understanding Annuities – Your Personal Pension Plan An annuity is a contract

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FHSA: A Savings Plan for Your First Home

Exploring the New FHSA: A Savings Plan for Your First Home

Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. Are you a Canadian resident dreaming of owning your first home? (unfortunately, with housing prices and mortgage rates today, often it is only a dream.) As of April this year, a new savings plan

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Retirees aim to reduce their tax burden while striving for a tax-efficient estate transfer to the next generation.

The Retiree’s Initial Tax Decision

Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. In the recently released 2023 Fidelity Retirement Report, retirees’ top concerns were identified as follows:   Unsurprisingly, many retirees aim to reduce their tax burden while striving for a tax-efficient estate transfer to the

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The End of Summer Conversation with Jack Lumsden

Chapter Ten: The End of Summer

For your FREE E-reader Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE I could hardly believe it was already the Labour Day weekend. We had all arrived at the cottage on Friday night, and this would likely be the last time we’d all be together until Thanksgiving. It was easy to tell

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What are the risks to Retirement Income Planning?

What are the Risks to Retirement Income Planning?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The following is an excerpt that describes some of the risks to retirement income planning. “That’s a great analogy, Uncle Wayne. I can see how it’s important to make sure you have a great plan as

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Game Plan Strategy for your beneficiary financial checklist.
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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 ...
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Middle Age couple enjoying cooking together as part of their retirement plan.
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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 ...
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Three of our best insights for February 2025
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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 ...
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Case Study on Ross and Rachel's transition to Retirement so they have a clear path forward.
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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. ...
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What is the Next Gen Education Conversation?
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What is the Next Gen Education Conversation?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® It has been my experience that personal finance has not been ...
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Tax Free Savings - Are they Misnamed?
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Are Tax Free Savings Accounts Misnamed?

Excerpt from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® “Ok, smarty pants, what about TFSAs? How do they fit in?” ...
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