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How Does Your Retirement Look?
In this example we will illustrate how to develop an investment and savings strategy to meet your retirement income objective. If you are comfortable with calculations and computer software you can do this yourself. Many financial planners have access to … Continue reading
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The Value of Advice
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) released a report in July 2010 called The Value of Advice. This report is designed to set the record straight for public policy debate in the area of retirement savings for Canadians. Certain … Continue reading
Oh My – Are We in a Sideways Market?
by Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P There has been some speculation that we are in the midst of a long-term sideways market, and have been since 2000. All you have to do is Google the chart of major stock … Continue reading
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RRSP vs. TFSA
by Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P Well it’s here, the annual hustle and bustle of the “RRSP Season.” Most Canadians know the value of contributing to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and many have also contributed to their … Continue reading
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Patience Rewarded for Those Who Wait
by Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P Welcome to 2011. We trust you had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season. Well it’s time to get back to work and planning for your future. More specifically your retirement future, as you have until March 1, 2011 to … Continue reading
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The Truth about Investing in Equities
The past couple of years have been a reality check for many who invest in equities (stocks or stock-based mutual funds). Some sold off at, or near the bottom, and will forever look back on the stellar returns that the … Continue reading
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It’s Easy to Love Summer
Our glorious and all too brief summer season is upon us. And what a summer it has been. Can you recall when we have had such consistently beautiful weather? Canadians have revelled by the lake, and festivals of all kinds … Continue reading