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Important Steps To Financial Freedom: Expenses, Debt and Diversification
In order to come up with a solid financial plan that focuses on your financial freedom you need to get clear on where you stand right now so you can determine whether or not your current financial state will support your lifestyle after you leave the work force. Paying particular close attention to your expenses…
The Richest Person In The Nursing Home
Featured in the July 2014 Newsletter of HAHN Investment Stewards. Republished with permission. By: Scott E. Plaskett, CFP Senior Financial Planner & CEO, IRONSHIELD Financial Planning, www.ironshield.ca Is your financial planning putting you on track to be the richest person in the nursing home? I bet it IS. How do I know? For the majority…
What Kind Of Planning Are You Doing For Your Financial Freedom?
In my last blog post I talked about the nine things you need to know before you can retire comfortably. Make sure to check out the link and read that blog post when you get a chance, there is a wealth of information in it. There is a lot to think about when it comes…
9 Things You Need To Know Before You Can Retire Comfortably
For many people, long gone are the days when you can retire from your job with the pension that your employer provides. Today it is important to have your own plan. It is all about taking control of your financial future and there a few steps you should take to help you achieve your retirement…
Financial Goals VS. Financial Objectives
In our previous blog post, we discussed how to set yourself up for a successful first meeting with a financial advisor, and how to be sure you’re choosing the right one. The next step in this decision-making process is to ensure your planner knows how to get you to where you want to be, and…
Picking the Right Financial Planner for You
In thinking about working with a financial planner, you’ve decided you want to take control of your finances, build your wealth, and plan for a secure retirement. This is a great decision. Who you choose as your financial planner is not a decision to be taken lightly. You want to be sure it’s the right…
TFSA VS RRSP – Where’s The Best Place for Your Money
A recent online survey conducted in November by Ipsos Reid showed that of over 1200 Canadians, 36% aren’t even contributing to an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). If that many people aren’t taking advantage of this age-old investment vehicle, imagine how many are not using the much newer TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account). Add to…
Three Pillars To Successful RRIF Investing
When building an investment portfolio for retirees, there are three criteria that when met, will provide you with the highest probability of success. Now, most articles being written today about investing for income are all focusing on the income distributions, yield and consistency of both. The problem is that if you don’t apply these three…