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 will happen, we do know […]
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”? When people say they’re “losing […]
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 retirement planning, you may want […]
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?” I added. Sandra glared at me and continued. “TFSA stands for Tax Free Savings Account. You don’t get any tax deduction for the money you invested into a TFSA; however, […]
Three of our Best Insights for January 2025
Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter 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, whether you’re just starting your financial journey to retirement or seeking a refresher. My Top […]
Why the Legacy Conversation is Important
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The Legacy conversation is an important talk to have with your children and beneficiaries in order to reduce stress and potential conflict in the future. It will put your children at ease and provide for peace of mind as they know […]
Why I Do What I Do
I’ve always believed that people deserve to live their best lives, not just during their working years but as they transition into and through retirement. The reason for this is personal. My mom passed away at 66 and my dad at 72, and they never got to enjoy retirement. This belief has driven me throughout […]
The Essential Steps as You Prepare for Retirement
Download the White Paper: How to Make the Transition to Retirement HERE. Typically, within 5 years of your projected retirement or work-optional date, it’s important to start taking key steps to ensure a smooth transition. This is a critical period to begin aligning your financial strategies with your future lifestyle goals. While everyone’s situation is […]
You better have a Plan for a Retirement Home
“You better have a Plan for a Retirement Home, as I am not funding that bill.” Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® While having dinner with our daughter Paige the other night, the topic of money came up. Paige told us, “you better have a plan for […]
Essential Insights from the Double O’s: Chapter Two
Authored by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE Chapter 2 delves into the importance of assessing one’s financial standing through the “Double-O Lists” – what you Own and what you Owe. Set in a familial setting, Uncle Wayne imparts invaluable wisdom, stressing […]