Introduction Concrete financial milestones can serve as checkpoints on your path to financial stability. From paying off student loans to leaving a financial legacy for the next generation or a charity, each milestone represents a significant achievement along your financial journey. In this blog post, I...
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Technical analysis is a popular method used by investors to predict future price movements of securities based on historical data. It involves the use of statistical trends gathered from trading activity such as price movement and volume. It can be compared to studying past weather...
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Meet John and Jane Jane and John are a couple in their early thirties. They own a townhouse in a suburb outside of Toronto. Although the commute is a bit of a burden, their jobs as an architect and software developer, respectively, allow them to work...
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In light of the recent story by CBC’s Marketplace (video, article) about the pressures bank employees face to meet sales targets, Canadians must become more vigilant when navigating financial products and services. I offer the following suggestions to help you protect your interests and ensure...
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In the world of personal finance, navigating the complexities of financial planning can be overwhelming. To make the process more accessible, I’m pleased to introduce FinPlan30 – a no-cost, no-obligation 30-minute conversation on various financial planning topics tailored to the Canadian landscape. FinPlan30 is, in fact,...
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The Canadian Retirement Dilemma As a matter of public policy, Canada has built several safety nets to help mitigate poverty for retirees. Among the most well-known are the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Lesser known, but available to lower-income Canadians is the...
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“Decumulation” (I don’t really like this word, but I suspect I lack sufficient influence to change things) is the spending down of assets that have been accumulated in preparation for retirement. It is the conversion of pension plans, RRSPs, TFSAs, and other financial assets into...
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When we think of managing risk, we usually think about insurance. We buy life insurance to protect our family against the risk of premature death. We buy disability insurance to protect ourselves against the risk of a lengthy loss of income due to a disability....
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Introducing Ruth and James Ruth and James, born and raised in a smaller community in southwestern Ontario, went to work directly out of high school. They plan to make 2024 their last full year of work as they will turn 65 in 2025. Married at age...
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Retirement typically marks a major life transition, but the path to retirement isn't always smooth. The challenges of downsizing, both financially and emotionally, can be overwhelming. For example, after decades of relatively stable prices, inflation has returned with a vengeance. While retirees benefit from the...
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