Over decades of focusing on abstract goals, retirement savings often becomes more about hitting certain numbers than staying open to the dynamic, ever-changing rhythms of life. But life is never as certain as math, and neither is retirement.
Saving for retirement is a little like sailing: when the sun is out and the sea calm, everything seems great, but when the wind comes up and the sea’s volatile, it becomes downright frightening. And there have been some volatile markets recently, which may have made you feel like opting out entirely and jumping overboard. But, as with sailing, so with investing—you’re better off in the boat.
One of the most effective ways to lower your tax burden is to split your income with your spouse.
Work doesn’t look anything like it did prior to 2020, and neither does retirement. Some people decided to retire early and leave all the changes and technical challenges to the younger generation, while others are working longer now that their commute is down to five minutes, and business casual got really casual. With all these changes, it can be hard to decide when to take CPP.
A tool for managing the financial future of people with disabilities, RDSPs can help you ensure your child has a solid financial future no matter what happens to you. That peace of mind is invaluable.
In the fable of the ant and the grasshopper, the ant works all summer storing up food so he can be comfortable in the winter. The grasshopper decides he’d rather have fun and spends the summer fiddling. But, when it comes to retirement investments, the truth is neither of those investment strategies is very good for most people.