Retirement Tax Layering: Partial RRIF/RRSP Conversion
Authored by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE Introduction Retirees contemplating their financial strategy often find value in strategically converting a portion of their RRSPs to RRIFs before reaching the age of 71. This proactive approach allows individuals […]
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 income annuity/guaranteed income products total […]
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 with a life insurance company […]
Appendix A: Uncle Wayne’s Top Estate Planning Tips
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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 Are the Retirement Income Investment Options?
As you transition from your working years to retirement or optional work years, creating a cash flow stream from your investments is critical to retirement planning. There are five main retirement investment options to consider when developing a prudent plan for retirement cash flow: Income Only Investing, Income Focused Investing, Guaranteed Income Products, Total Return […]
Resources to Review As You Approach Retirement
As you reach your mid to late 50s and early 60s (and as you look in the mirror), you begin to realize you are closer to the end of your career than the beginning. You start to take a closer look at your finances and wonder if you will be able to retire at some […]
The 32 Blog Posts from 2022
Below I have sorted the thirty-two blog posts I wrote last year by topic of interest to make the content easier to find. Some of the articles are good, some are ok, and some are… Feel free to forward them to any family or friends who may find them of value. If you have any […]
2022 Year-End Planning Checklist
The end of the year is a great time to take a quick review of your personal finances to determine if you have any action items prior to December 31. To help this process below is a checklist that covers events, milestones, taxes, insurance, and retirement plans – areas that often need attention prior to […]
4 Things Retirees Should Know About the 4% Rule
When people are looking to make the transition to retirement, they want to know how much they can spend each year without running out of money. The amount of capital you can safely withdraw from your portfolio each year without running out of money has been called the “Safe Withdrawal Rate.” There is something called the […]
