David Phipps -- BSc, MA, CFP, CIM, TEP
Senior Financial AdvisorWell-Advised Newsletter
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RRSP versus TFSA: Did you ever have to make up your mind?
December 30, 2019 • Investment Planning, Retirement Planning
Learn about the number one factor that determines whether an RRSP or a TFSA delivers the best performance for retirement savings.
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Should a retirement plan include your home?
September 27, 2019 • Retirement Planning
A significant cash surplus from downsizing could boost your retirement income. But find out how practical, psychological and estate planning factors influence whether you stay or go.
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Are you entering the retirement risk zone?
June 21, 2019 • Retirement Planning
It begins several years before retirement and continues for several years after the day you retire. Learn why your investments need extra protection while you are in the retirement risk zone.
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How to keep your TFSA aligned with your goals
April 01, 2019 • Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
Are you using your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to its best advantage? Find out about five objectives a TFSA can achieve, and why you might change your TFSA investments over time.
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Retiring gradually
April 01, 2019 • Retirement Planning
So many people are working past 65 that unretirement is often called the new normal. We’ve got a summary of the financial planning matters to consider when earning income in traditional retirement years.
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Are RRSPs still the best choice?
December 14, 2018 • Investment Planning, Retirement Planning
In retirement, there’s a tax-saving strategy called “topping up to bracket.” It’s used when funds in a Some investors wonder if they’ll come out ahead investing in a non-registered account instead of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). But thanks to the significant tax deduction and tax-deferred growth, RRSPs win out.
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The smart way to view an expected inheritance
October 12, 2018 • Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
It’s tempting to count on an expected inheritance as money in the bank – but it doesn’t always work out so perfectly. Anyone’s parent or parents could encounter situations or challenges that jeopardize the legacy they wish to leave to their children.
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Plan now to minimize OAS clawback later
October 12, 2018 • Lifestyle, Retirement Planning
To minimize OAS clawback, you need to reduce net income. During retirement, an effective strategy is splitting pension income. But several strategies, including the following, can be initiated before retirement arrives.
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