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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 taught well in high school or even University. I know that our kids had no such education at school. Simple ideas such as paying off your credit cards monthly, compounding, […]
Three of our Best Ideas for December
Our Monthly 3-2-1 Newsletter Wrap-up 2024: A Simple Financial Checklist As we approach the end of 2024, now is the perfect time to take stock of your finances and make sure everything is in place for a successful 2025. We’ve organized this checklist to cover the most important areas for your year-end review: FHSA Eligibility […]
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 […]
Game Plan Strategy: Monthly Financial Checklists
Monthly Financial Checklists As part of our commitment to helping you achieve your financial goals, we have provided you with a monthly financial planning checklist. This article will include the checklists we sent out for July, August, September and November. Each checklist focuses on a key area of a comprehensive financial plan, ensuring you stay […]
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 […]
What are the Top 26 Estate Planning Tips to Consider?
Estate Planning helps ensure a stress-free transition of your assets to the next generation or intended beneficiaries. Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The Top 26 Estate Planning Tips… from Preserving Wealth: The Next Generation. Have up-to-date wills. Have up-to-date powers of attorney for both property and […]
