One of the most common questions that we hear from clients is ‘Will I outlive my money?’. And the answer is getting more complicated as people are living longer. Historically, retirement has lasted about two decades on average. However, as more people are living into their 90s and beyond, that period could be twice as…
Guest post: Live & Invest Overseas If you’re about to book the first trip you’ve taken in a while, you should do a quick quality control check on your passport and make sure it’s in good working condition before booking your tickets. If your passport has been gathering dust in a drawer over the past…
Guest Post: Alberta Securities Commission Imagine this: you have diligently saved towards retirement for decades, consistently contributing to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Group RRSP plan through your employer during your working years. Now, with retirement on the horizon, a new question arises: how do you withdraw from your hard-earned savings and create…
Whether you want to advance medical research, protect the environment, support the arts, or help the people who need it in your community and around the world, giving back speaks to who you are and the values you hold. But did you know that there are more strategic and tax-efficient ways to support the causes…
Guest Post: Alberta Securities CommissionJune 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time when the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is encouraging older Albertans and their friends and family to recognize the signs of elder financial abuse and fraud. Investment fraud continues to be the most prevalent form of fraud across Canada with seniors often…
Is it time for my parents to consider assisted living? What warning signs should I look out for when it comes to dementia and other health issues? What legal documents do they need to put in place? How do I navigate our changing relationship? We are hearing these kinds of questions from listeners and clients…
Seeing your nest egg shrink is one of the hardest pills to swallow in retirement. During our working years, we all have the same investment goal: growth. And seeing the value of our portfolios and savings accounts go up gives us a sense of security and maybe even freedom. But seeing that number go down…
Think way back to grade-school gym class. Remember the line sprints, the side shuffles, the hurdles? Depending on your younger self’s level of athleticism, you may have thought these drills were designed to torture you. But they were actually designed to develop your agility. Agility is the ability to start, stop, or change direction without…
Change is inevitable. It is one of the only things we can count on in life. But change comes with some measure of uncertainty, and uncertainty often causes fear. As portfolio managers, we have dedicated our careers to helping our clients navigate one of the biggest changes of their lives: retirement. And in our experience,…
Over the last decade, we have seen more parents providing financial help to their Gen Z or millennial kids, from covering bills to allowing them to move back home to helping with down payments. However, helping with these costs seems to be old news. According to Rob Carrick, Personal Finance Columnist with The Globe and…
ARE YOU TRULY PREPARED FOR RETIREMENT?
Retirement is supposed to be your reward after years of hard work, but without the right plan, it can quickly become stressful. As you approach retirement, uncertainty can weigh heavily:
- Do I have enough saved to retire comfortably and sustain my lifestyle?
- How will rising inflation and unpredictable markets affect my income?
- What’s the plan if my health deteriorates or my care needs change?
- Will I be able to pass on my wealth to my family without unnecessary tax burdens?
- Am I prepared for the unexpected, like market crashes or medical emergencies?
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