How Business Owners can increase their Retirement Savings by Investing within their Corporation.
A great strategy many owners of Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) use to build up retirement savings is to invest within their corporation using the benefit of the tax deferral between their personal income tax rate and the small business income tax rate. Why invest with your CCPC? Investing within your CCPC offers the potential to defer […]
So, You’re an Executor – What are Your Duties and Liabilities?
Chapter Seven of Preserving Wealth. For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The first three days of our vacation were perfect. The temperature was near thirty degrees, with just enough of a breeze for windsurfing. The kids were behaving, and all seemed right with the world. Sally was at the cottage this week, […]
Risks to Retirement Income Planning
Retirement Income Planning is a speciality in the world of financial advice. There are specific risks that are different from simply saving for retirement. It requires a different skillset for the advisor to be able to plan for the specific risks when developing an income plan that will last a family’s entire lifetime. From my […]
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: The Four Types of Income in Retirement
Planning for taxes in retirement is like putting together a puzzle that is specific to each retiree. The type of income determines how it is taxed. Each year in retirement this must be reviewed to determine what is the best strategy that balances your current year’s income, and your long-term legacy plan. It is a […]
“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 talked through one of his […]
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 determine if you are on-track, […]
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. Over the years, they’ve saved diligently using workplace savings plans, RRSPs, and TFSAs. Recently, a family inheritance added another layer of complexity to their financial picture. Like many parents, they […]
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 […]
What is Your Bear Market Plan in Retirement?
Just like the sketch above by Carl Richards, becoming more conservative after a market decline is not a strategy but a reaction. Everyone should have a plan in place before any market decline or bear market. Unfortunately, market declines and recessions will happen regularly, so your financial and retirement plans must consider them when developing […]
How much Income do you need in Retirement?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE How Much Income Do You Need in Retirement? The following is an excerpt that describes how much income you need in retirement – “You’ve been retired for a while. How much income […]