The New Kid on the Block…the Variable Annuity! The variable annuity of commonly referred to as a GMWB is on the horizon. In June 2006, I attended the Morningstar Investment Conference, which focused on “Retirement Income Planning”. One well-known speaker, Moshe Milevsky, introduced the concept in retirement planning of not just how to generate retirement […]
The Minimum RRIF Withdrawal I had a great question from a client who recently asked “When I convert my RRSP to a RRIF, how much money must I withdraw each year?”. That’s a great question, so I thought I would explain RRSP and RRIF withdrawals and the basic rules. You can make a withdrawal for […]
Service Canada – Canadian Retirement Income Calculator With RRSP season having just ended and tax season ramping up, the last thing on most people’s minds right now is planning for their retirement. Whether you do your own investing on-line, use your local bank, broker, or a financial planner do you know your “Number”? Experience shows […]
As of June 2024, the annual change in the CPI was 2.7%. This article explains what the CPI is and what it means for Canadian consumers. What is the CPI? The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents changes in prices as experienced by Canadian consumers. It measures price change by comparing, through time, the cost of […]
There are items in the recent Federal Budget that may be important to you, your family and your business. Here’s a 2024 Canadian Federal Budget handy tip sheet to help you manage your finances from Empire Life. Read here or download a copy using the link 2024 Canadian Federal Budget.
As I review client portfolios past performance over the last several years, I think we are at a point whereby an overview of the relationships between inflation, interest rates, bonds and GICs are due. Much of the analysis will be based upon the following article, “UPDATED: A timeline of Bank of Canada rate hikes.” Beginning […]
The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is an investment plan used by Canadians to save for retirement. Contributions are tax deductible for tax purposes, however there is a limit. The contribution rate is 18% of earned income up to a $31,560 which equates to an earned income of 175,333.33. This amount is reduced if you […]
Tax Free Saving Account (TFSA) Updates for 2024 Canadians can earn tax-free investment returns using the plan referred to as the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Often I am asked, “should I contribute to an RRSP or a TFSA”. The two plans are very different. You get a tax deduction for contributions to an RRSP but […]