The article “There’s More To The RRSP Than Mutual Funds and ETFs, But You Have To Tread Cautiously” was originally published on Financial Post on February 17, 2017. At this time of year, we are bombarded by marketing to buy the same RRSP investments...
The article “Yield Matters So Here’s A Primer On High-Dividend-Paying Stock, Bond and ETF Options to Fund Your RRSP” was originally published on Financial Post on February 7, 2017. Interest rates have stayed lower so much longer than most would have...
The article “The RRSP Is Turning 60 This Year, But It Isn’t Planning A Retirement Of Its Own Any Time Soon” was originally published on Financial Post on January 31, 2017. The Registered Retirement Savings Plan is turning 60 this year. As the RRSP...
The article “Why You Should Think ‘Smile’ When Planning Your Retirement Spending Path” was originally published on Financial Post on January 4, 2017. Rudimentary retirement rules of thumb are prevalent in a financial industry that prefers to spend...
The article “The Big Lesson From Nortel Networks: Pension Plans Aren’t A Guarantee” was originally published on Financial Post on October 21, 2016. Ever since Nortel Networks first filed for bankruptcy protection in 2009, the 20,000 Canadian...
The article “Why We Need Regulations To Protect Seniors From Unscrupulous Financial Advisers” was originally published on Financial Post on July 8, 2016. The Ontario Securities Commission has announced the formation of the Seniors Expert Advisory...
The article “Leaving An inheritance? Here Are The Most Rewarding Options For Spreading The Wealth” was originally published on The Financial Post on May 13, 2016. Most Canadians are worried about ensuring that their savings will last as long as they do —...
The article “Move Over RRSP, TFSA: Here Are 7 Strategies For Maximizing Investment Returns You Might Not Know About” was originally published on The Financial Post on April 29, 2016. Investors tend to focus first and foremost on gross returns. Since an...
The article “Why Trust Funds Aren’t Just For Royalty Or The Rich And Famous” was originally published on The Financial Post on April 1, 2016. Most people think that trust funds are for Hollywood heiresses and British royalty. But many much more...
The article “How To Figure Out How Much Investment Risk You Should Carry In Retirement” was originally published on The Financial Post on March 18, 2106. Assessing appropriate risk for an investment portfolio is more art than science. While the tools for...
The article “Four Ways To Assess Whether An Investment Adviser Is Right For You” was originally published on The Financial Post on March 7, 2016. When you work with an investment adviser, you are making an investment in them. Every day that you continue to...
A great deal of attention is focused on what to buy in your RRSP at this time of year. But what about the investments that you shouldn’t make? When it comes to what to avoid, there are three primary considerations: income tax, product selection and investment...
