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 you transition to retirement, but […]
How Much Are You Spending? A Hack to the Inevitable Question Everyone Wishes to Avoid from a CFP® Professional
Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management, with additional editing by ChatGPT. This question often induces unease as it delves into a reality many prefer to overlook. Before retirement enters the picture, the majority tend to align their spending with their earnings. If the inflow of money surpasses the outflow, tranquility […]
Optimal Timing for Initiating Old Age Security Benefits
One of the pivotal questions frequently encountered by retirees is, “When should I start Old Age Security (OAS) benefits?” Should OAS be commenced at age 65, or would it be more advantageous to delay starting OAS to age 70? Understanding Old Age Security (OAS) Old Age Security is a monthly pension accessible to Canadian citizens […]
Appendix A: Uncle Wayne’s Top Estate Planning Tips
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The Estate Documents Conversation
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Living through the COVID-19 Pandemic has made more people review their estate plans and ensure they have what is required. A critical part of this review is to include an Estate Documents Conversation with their family. The point is, why create […]
Chapter Eight: Who Actually Owns The Inheritance?
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The rest of the week was a real scorcher. The temperature was still in the mid-thirties, but there was no wind, not even a breeze. David and Alice were coming up for a week of holidays, so they had planned to get away early on Friday […]
What is the difference between Saving for Retirement and Creating a Cash-flow for Retirement?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The following is an excerpt that describes the difference between saving for retirement and creating a cash flow in retirement. “The key thing is that once you retire, you’ll want to create a strategy to replace the monthly paycheque you’ve been […]
Protecting Your Family – Insurance
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CPA® How much Life Insurance do we need? “ A common rule is the amount of life insurance you need is linked to the amount of capital it would take to: What you have to remember is that you’re not really insuring […]
Chapter 6: Estate Planning – Wills and Powers of Attorney
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE Sandra and I had just finished the dishes on Friday night at the cottage while Sally was playing with Connor and Paige out on the screened-in porch. We were all waiting for David’s family to arrive, and Sandra was a bit nervous because it was already […]
What is a Certified Financial Planner?
Managing your finances and investments can be complicated. You may not be comfortable investing on your own. If you need help making decisions about how to manage your finances best, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) may be the answer. The CFP® marks after a planner’s name indicate they have achieved and maintain internationally recognized standards […]