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, […]
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, […]
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 […]