Canada Needs a Financial Plan
According to a July 23 publication by the Fraser Institute, we are getting poorer here in Canada and the prospects for economic growth are looking grim. This should be of concern to every Canadian concerned about their “real income” – that’s their purchasing power – and by extension - their ability to fund consumption now and for important family milestones in the future: retirements, education and homeownership. It’s grim, but there are practical suggestions for a turn around plan. Here’s a synopsis of the report.Successful Investing: Buffett’s Simple Approach
“Investing is simple, but it isn’t easy.” I’ve heard Warren Buffett, the world’s undisputed champion of value investing, say words to this effect so often—most recently at a Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting that brought 40,000 of us (me for the 21st time) to Omaha, Nebraska (of all places), on the last Saturday in April of 2016.
Disability Probability: 14% of Canadians Must Plan for It
A reality for retirement income planning specialists is that the difficult subject of “disability probability” must come up. But, the best time to discuss it with clients is when they are still healthy. According to Statistics Canada1 close to 4 million adults had a disability which limited daily living activities in 2012, or about 14% of Canada’s population.
Caring for the Disabled: It’s Tough and You Can Help
As our population ages, disability-related caregiving for family members will increase, but, as a society, how well are we able to cope? From meal preparation and household chores to time off for appointments with doctors or to deal with financial matters, the commitment in caring for the sick, the disabled and dying is enormous and it is exhausting.