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DIY investing for busy people—the portfolio management tool you didn’t know you needed + MORE Jul 13th
If you’ve been on the fence about managing a self-directed brokerage account because you think DIY investing is too much of a time commitment, think again. While DIY investing certainly can be an all-consuming “hobby” filled with spreadsheets, calculations and trade activity, it doesn’t have.... More »
How to deal with your finances when the economy is stressing you out + MORE Mar 7th
Who would have thought that just a few month ago, all we had to “worry” about was the ongoing pandemic, high interest and inflation rates, and high grocery and housing costs. We’re three months into 2025 and so far we’ve had tariffs on Canadian goods threatened in February, then actual tarif.... More »
Ways to “unlock” retirement savings in a LIRA + MORE Dec 7th
Q. When I retired at age 63, the financial institution that managed my DPSP account paid the company-contributed portion (approximately $30,000) into a LIRA.
Given all the constraints related to drawing down a LIRA/LIF, I am now 65, living in BC, and have two questions:
Since I was already at re.... More »
How to plan for retirement when you have no pension Nov 22nd
In years past retirement planning was relatively easy. Fifty years ago, more than half of working Canadians, and an even higher proportion of men, could fall back on a corporate or union pension plan as their main source of income in retirement.
That’s no longer the case. Just 38% of paid work.... More »
CPP payment dates this year, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan + MORE Aug 30th
In Canada, no retirement plan is complete without considering the CPP. Whether you’re approaching retirement or still several years away from it, the Canada Pension Plan will likely play a role in your retirement income. How big a role depends on several factors. You may have other questions, too..... More »
While no withdrawal rate is foolproof or guaranteed, the 4% withdrawal rule provides a rough and reasonable measuring stick that is widely used and has stood the test of time going back to the 1920s.COVID-19: Worldwide death toll passes 34,000; U.S. reports 18,000 new cases in one day – Simcoe Reformer
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COVID-19: Worldwide death toll passes 34,000; U.S. reports 18,000 new cases in one day Simcoe ReformerNew COVID-19 outbreak at Ottawa retirement home as cases hit 122 CBC.caTwo more COVID-19 deaths in Ontario, 211 more confirmed cases; new cases in Ottawa, Almonte Ottawa CitizenOttawa Public Health confirms 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa CTV NewsuOttawa prepares for families to move on campus due to COVID-19 pandemic CTV NewsView Full coverage on Google News
