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Maximizing Your Retirement

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Bob and Lisa are wondering just how their retirement will turn out. After all that's happened over the past few years, their RRSP accounts haven't grown as much as they had expected. Even in the best of times, they weren't saving as much they could have been, at least for all their post-retirement desires. The good news is that this is not a black-and-white topic. If you fail to save as much…

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Make 2024 Your Best Financial Year Yet

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Many of us reflect on our yearly financial goals as the calendar turns to a New Year. But bringing goals to fruition can't happen without a clear plan of action and determined effort. This is especially true as we continue to live with lingering effects of above-average inflation and the highest interest rates in over 20 years. To help maximize your investment success and end this year on a…

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A Fresh Look at RRSPs vs. TFSAs

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The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit has increased to $7,000 (from $6,500) for 2024. This new limit means that a taxpayer who has never contributed to a TFSA and has been eligible for one since its inception will have a cumulative contribution room of $95,000. TFSAs are now a serious portfolio and investment planning alternative to making RRSP contributions. So, which is better…

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Talking To Your Parents While There is Still Time

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Many clients in their 50's and 60's are increasingly worried about the finances of their aging parents. This is especially true when it is difficult to predict interest income on investments. They often ask: 'How do I talk to them about their care and their finances?' This topic raises many sensitive family dynamics including the adult child who is uncomfortable raising the topic with their…

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Lessons Learned from the Wealthy

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Most people want to be wealthy, or at least financially independent. The sad truth is that very few people are financially independent when they reach retirement. The rest are dependent to some extent on others or government benefits for their daily money needs. Far too many people today live a lifestyle that is under a mountain of consumer debt. In many cases, that debt follows them into…

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