How to build the ultimate income portfolio
A solid portfolio needs more than just the right stocks. Here’s how to put all the components together to ensure a dependable stream of cash for years to come.
David Aston
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Get even more when you travel overseas
If home-exchanges and long-term rentals don’t appeal to you, there are lots of other ways to get extraordinary overseas vacations on a reasonable budget
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The world, for less
Forget cruise ships and seniors’ bus tours. Retirement gives you the luxury of time, so you can immerse yourself in local culture when you travel. Live like you do at home, and you’ll get much more for much less
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Navigating Canada’s tax system
It’s not easy to figure out how to draw down your portfolio in the most tax-efficient way
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How to tap your RRSP
Conventional wisdom says that when you retire, you should wait as long as possible before withdrawing your RRSPs. That advice is wrong
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Where to invest $500,000
With this much capital, a complete review of your options is required
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CPP: Less now or more later?
When should you start taking CPP payments? It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when you retire, and changes to the plan mean taking it early is less attractive. Here’s how to make the right choice
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Going it alone: Retirement for singles
Life after work is a challenge for single people: they can’t just take the amount couples save for retirement and divide it by two — they need much more. Luckily they have a hidden advantage that couples lack.
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Choose your adviser carefully
Some advisers are downright dangerous. Look for the following qualities to ensure you end up with a competent and trustworthy professional.
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A perfect fit
Want investment advice that makes you look like a million bucks? You have three options: adviser, broker or investment counsel. We’ll help you make the right choice.
