Tag Archives: retirement planning
Meet our Money Coach: Tom Feigs
Financial planner and money coach Tom Feigs was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, but his favourite piece of advice for Canadians concerned that they aren’t prepared for retirement, comes from the East, not the West. It’s a Chinese Proverb: … Continue reading
Posted in Meet Our Money Coaches, Retirement savings
Meet our Money Coach: Annie Kvick
For many Canadians, taking charge of their finances feels like being asked to scale a mountain. They may feel overwhelmed, intimidated, or afraid of making a misstep that sends them tumbling financially backwards. Money Coach Annie Kvick, knows what it … Continue reading
Posted in Meet Our Money Coaches, Money Coaching, Retirement savings
4 ways to banish your retirement planning fears
By Annie Kvick, BEd, CFP How do you feel when you hear the word retirement? If you are like many Canadians, the word sends pangs of guilt and discomfort through your mind and a fluttery nervous sensation through your stomach. … Continue reading
Posted in Relationship to money, Retirement savings
What does YOUR retirement look like?
Many financial planners will use a quick rule of thumb to determine how much you need for retirement – for example 70% of your pre-retirement income. This is based on a 1996 actuarial study that figured out that, on average, … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow
Podcast: Retirement – how much do you need?
Featuring: Annie Kvick, Certified Financial Planner with Money Coaches Canada The most asked question about Retirement Planning is How Much is Enough? Retirement Planning expert Annie Kvick joins us to discuss what you need to know and where to go … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts
Don’t give-up on retirement yet
by Karin Mizgala Think retirement is out of your grasp? The current economic downturn and the consequent impact on investments have caused many people to worry about their pensions and to re-think their retirement options. The financial news these days … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt, Investing
