Posts Tagged ‘Financial Planning’
Here’s what it costs to live in a retirement home — and the bottom line is less than you might think
As my clients age, one of the key financial planning questions they ask is, “Can I afford to live in a retirement residence?” and the follow-up, “How much extra in expenses do I need to plan for?” Usually the answer to the first question is yes, and the answer to the second one is…
Read MoreFINANCIAL FACELIFT: To buy or rent a condo? Montreal couple search best route for saving towards retirement
Below you will find a real life case study of a couple who are looking for financial advice on how best to arrange their financial affairs. Their names and details have been changed to protect their identities. The Globe and Mail often seeks the advice of our VP, Wealth Advisor, Matthew Ardrey, to review and…
Read MoreThese are the eight sources of retirement income you need to know about
In RRSP season there is a lot of focus on your RRSP — surprise, surprise. As most of you know, the RRSP will ultimately turn into a RRIF and be a key source of your income in retirement. What many people don’t always think about is other potential sources of retirement income. In our work…
Read MoreFINANCIAL FACELIFT: With ambitious retirement goals, will this couple have enough to meet their lifestyle needs?
Below you will find a real life case study of a couple who are looking for financial advice on how best to arrange their financial affairs. Their names and details have been changed to protect their identities. The Globe and Mail often seeks the advice of our VP, Wealth Advisor, Matthew Ardrey, to review and…
Read MoreReal Estate – Is now the right time to downsize?
By: Vivien Sharon It was my pleasure to host an exclusive event at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada in Toronto recently. The subject was: THE BIG QUESTION: IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME TO DOWNSIZE? Special guests included Ted Rechtshaffen, who discussed income & tax planning for Boomers and Ismail Barmania, a lawyer specializing in estate planning…
Read MoreFINANCIAL FACELIFT: This couple started saving too late for retirement and now face some tough choices
Below you will find a real life case study of a couple who are looking for financial advice on how best to arrange their financial affairs. Their names and details have been changed to protect their identities. The Globe and Mail often seeks the advice of our VP, Wealth Advisor, Matthew Ardrey, to review and…
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