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Setting your retirement income target. Is 70% too high?

Having too much income in retirement is not a problem. Having too little is definitely a problem. Somewhere in between is a mystery number called “enough”.

Fees Matter!

When it comes to investing for retirement, keep an eye on the fees you pay because, over time, they can have a significant impact on the value of your portfolio.

Top 3 New Year’s Financial Resolutions

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions but few of us actually keep them! That’s okay … the more often we think about lifestyle improvements, the more likely we are to actually implement some. Here are three financial resolutions to consider.

Your Retirement Budget is based on your Retirement Type

Work-related expenses will disappear but other expenses in retirement generally fall into three buckets. Allocating some money to each is a step in the right direction toward a stable and predictable retirement.

You can contribute more in your TFSA for 2019

The Canadian Government has raised the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit to $6,000 for 2019. Up from $5,500 in 2018.

Snowbirds: take heed before taking flight

Taking steps to ensure your travel, home and auto insurance coverage is sufficient can contribute greatly to worry-free extended stays in the United States, says Dawn Marchand

Don't Start CPP Until You're 70!

Is it worth the money to delay your Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) payments until the last possible moment? Respected Canadian Actuary and Author, Frederick Vettese believes that long-term gains make the wait worthwhile.

Fall 2018 Newsletter

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Prepare for changes to accounting for WIP on taxable income

How will the change on accounting and costing of WIP affect law firms?

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