Tag Archives: Retirement Goals

How Much Do You Need to Retire?

By Steve Bridge, BA (Hons.), CFP®  Retirement, or financial independence, ranks as one of people’s top financial goals. We’re currently in the midst of “RRSP Season”, and many Canadians are giving at least a passing thought to their eventual retirement. … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Retirement savings


A Surprising Challenge in Retirement: Spending What you Worked so Hard to Save

By Jenny Reimer, CFP® Director, Financial Planning Making the psychological shift from saver to spender can be surprisingly difficult for many new retirees. We often meet with clients who are hesitant to draw down their investments and who feel overwhelmed … Continue reading

Posted in Financial Planning, Retirement savings


RRSPs: 3 Major Things That Matter To Me

By Tom Feigs, CFP® Tis the season—of retirement planning! With the RRSP contribution deadline on March 1st and tax season only a hop, skip and jump away, Canadians are thinking about their long term financial future. Retirement plans are as … Continue reading

Posted in Retirement savings


Do I have enough money to retire?

By Janet Gray, BA, BAdmin, CFP™, CHS, EPC, CPCA I am often asked, “Do I have enough to retire?” It’s an earnest question, asked by smart, educated people with good incomes, who want to be sure they are making good decisions about … Continue reading

Posted in Money Coaching, Retirement savings


What’s your giving plan?

A critical part of a good financial plan is understanding your cash flow needs, now and in the future. How much income do you need to live the life you want? Making ends meet can be tough, especially early in … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Relationship to money