Asset Building Strategies
In the last article Sue had a capital shortfall of $400,000 in order to support her desired retirement lifestyle. This amount will vary for each individual and will be larger or smaller depending upon your income, age and ability to save money as a percentage of your earned income. Broadly speaking there are only two […]
Hot Markets and a Hot Start to Summer
While we got some much-needed rain in Calgary in May, the sun seems to have come out for June! We’ve had some beautiful days to start the month and have been able to spend good chunks of our weekends outside lately. This will be our third year with Solar Panels on the roof so we […]
Needs vs. Wants
There are things you need to live a healthy life, like a place to live and food to eat. There are also things that you’d like, such as a warm vacation or new ski boots. It’s possible to have it all, but not all at once. If you can’t afford to pay your bills for […]
You’ve Retired. Now What?
Canadians are living longer, healthier lives. According to Statistics Canada (2018), the average life expectancy is 80 years for men and 84 years for women. This means your retirement years may almost equal your working ones. Family therapist Rhonda Katz suggests taking some time before retirement to identify what you find enjoyable in life and […]
