Access Money From Your LIRA

Access Money From Your LIRA Account

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1612380408194{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/af0KFgu4sYQ” css=”.vc_custom_1644258310258{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1644258356979{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] What is a Manitoba LIRA? A Locked-in Retirement Account (LIRA) is a type of registered pension plan. If you worked for a company that had a pension plan and subsequently left that company for any number of reasons, you were […]

Don’t Run Out of Money

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1612380408194{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/5r5INLh7Bbg” css=”.vc_custom_1642612256914{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text] Don’t run out of money In working with clients who are approaching retirement or early into it, there are two things they want to avoid. Large fluctuations in the value of their portfolio It’s time to be enjoying life, not worrying about a […]

The GIS Strategy: How To Receive Tax-Free Income

The GIS Strategy How To Receive Tax-Free Income

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/4RmIFXCjoaM” css=”.vc_custom_1615868841483{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]As an Investment Advisor and Certified Financial Planner, I’m relied upon to reduce my client’s tax bill as much as possible. Today, I wanted to share with you a strategy that, if implemented correctly, can see your family receive nearly $140,000 tax-free from the government. That’s a lot of […]

Getting The Best Of Both Worlds From Your Pension

Getting the Best of Both Worlds From Your Pension

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqV8Ehobmkc Wouldn’t it be great to have the benefits of commuting your pension as well as the benefits of a monthly pension? In this brief video, I go over how you can have the best of both worlds. As always, if you’d like to discuss your personal situation and explore your financial options, feel free […]

When should you apply for your CPP?

When should you apply for your CPP?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WEtYpTdysg&feature=youtu.be When should you be applying for your CPP? This week we take a look at the long-term financial impacts of your decision and what variables you should take into consideration. Looking for more advice? Take a look at our 2 part CPP series which includes An argument for taking CPP later and An argument for taking […]

An Argument for Taking CPP Early

An Argument for Taking CPP Early

Last month I wrote and article arguing why it makes sense to take CPP later. This month we will review the argument for taking it early. As I mentioned last time, everyone seems to have an opinion on the matter but few people realize that this isn’t a “one size fits all” problem. If you […]

An Argument for Taking CPP Later

Taking Your CPP - Later

In this 2-part series, we will explore both sides of the age-old question “should I take CPP (Canada Pension Plan) earlier or later?” We’ve all met purported CPP experts at some point in our lives. It may have been a member of your family, your plumber, or your dentist. The fact is that everybody has […]