How Much of My Portfolio Should be in Annuities?
The volatile stock market is enough to give nightmares to investors hoping for a nice retirement nest egg. If you[…]
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Annuities & Retirement Planning
By Phil Barker
What Are My RRSP Options In The Year I Turn 71, The Age Of Maturity?
If you have a retirement retirement savings plan (RRSP) and or a spousal retirement savings plan, you have the following[…]
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Building a Solid Financial Income Plan With Registered and Non-Registered Annuities
Life annuities offer a guaranteed income plan that makes the best use of your assets, without the worries of stocks[…]
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Registered and Non-Registered Annuities
When you retire, you and your spouse will need to have a guaranteed income for the rest of your lives.[…]
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Fixed Term vs Life Annuity
Although there are several types of annuities, there’s one key difference: does it have a fixed term or will it[…]
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Plan Your Retirement with a RRIF or Annuity or a Combination of Both
There are two main choices in planning your retirement: a Life Annuity or a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) With[…]
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The Insured RRIF Plan
Your Concern: You have sizable amount built up in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or your Registered Retirement Income[…]
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Estate Settlement
Being named a Trustee is a heavy responsibility. But professional help is available. If you ever find yourself named to[…]
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Will Your Retirement Income Last as Long as Your Retirement?
People are living longer. Half of men reaching 65 can expect to live to age 85 or longer and half[…]
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Are You Paying Too Much For Your Mortgage Insurance?
Most of us, struggling to make our mortgage payments, realize the importance of financially securing our home and our lifestyle[…]
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