If you're a small business owner approaching retirement, it's time to create an exit plan Small businesses are a vital part of Canada’s economy. In fact, more than 97.9% of…
Business owners always face the question of how to pay themselves. It’s a big decision once you factor in the tax situation and potential impact to retirement plans and lifestyle.…
As we get older, we hope that our lives will become easier. We anticipate retirement as the time in our lives when we can finally relax. While the golden years…
If you’re a business owner, you’re probably focused on the day-to-day tasks with your business. You may not be thinking about retirement – even if it’s a few years away.…
When we ask our clients to describe their ideal retirement, two of the most common responses are “healthy” and “secure.” In our experience, most successful retirees find ways to align…
Playing defence with your retirement savings usually comes at a price. But it can be well worth it when you look at how a precarious economy can hammer nest eggs.…
Buying an annuity can guarantee expected income in retirement After spending years working, you’re closer to retirement and might be thinking about what that means. Along with the excitement of entering…
As many Canadians start to exit the accumulation phase of their lives and commence planning for retirement and beyond, what strategies serve them best? For clients, segregated (seg) funds are…
We love learning and staying up to date on best practices in the industry. Lori and I attended the Elder Planning Issues Conference (EPIC) March 9 and 11, 2021. Below…
From setting aside a portion of your earnings each year to investing for a long-term horizon, saving for retirement is a fairly straightforward concept. Once you reach your retirement date…