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Weighing the Cost of Your Retirement Dreams

We all know how easy it is to romanticize our retirement years. Many of us make lengthy lists of things we will do and experience in those golden years. We have little doubt about our ability to enjoy the perfect blend of leisure and excitement, which is what makes the very idea of retirement seem so priceless. However, it would be a mistake to equate "priceless" with "cost-free!"

Those golden years might cost you more than you think. Are you prepared for those costs?

Market Highs vs Your Goals

Market Highs vs Your Goals | AdvisorNet E-Newsletter October 2024

As Canadian and US stock market indexes hit new highs this year, many investors began expressing anxiety about a possible ‘correction’. Financial media personalities have also been speculating about the timing of correction from these recent market highs – following a strong run over the past year.

Basics For a Wise Financial Strategy

Basics for a Wise Financial Strategy | AdvisorNet E-Newsletter October 2024

Before a sky scraper can reach for the clouds, it needs a very strong foundation. Once the building is complete, the foundation is virtually unseen. The same goes for our financial strategies. Following are the basics of a strong financial foundation:

Budget – Governments and businesses use budgets to properly allocate resources. It’s known as good business. A budget can help you figure out where your hard earned income is going and to identify ways to cut spending or increase savings.

Your Legacy Plan and Charitable Giving

Recently, a client wanted to leave all their money to two charities through their Will. They wanted to leave a legacy to a few charities, and they didn't have any close family members.

Here is her situation: Age 80, $550,000 in savings (75% non-registered and TFSA), with income of $70,000 annually from pensions and RRIFs. She was also spending an additional $20,000 a year from savings to support her lifestyle.

Why Time Matters

Why Time Matters | September 2024 E-Newsletter

It is not uncommon for an individual or organization, such as a charity or community tennis club, to consult a financial advisor regarding investment returns that can be generated on some spare cash that is not needed in the immediate future.

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