Retirement Planning

It pays to have a coach in your corner

Learn why some of sport’s biggest meltdowns inspire empathy from one financial advisor – and why many investors could use a coach.

Looking to save money? Don’t do it by cancelling life insurance

Cancelling your life insurance policy has obvious and not-so-obvious consequences. Here are three risks that should make this a financial last resort.

5 ways to outsource anxiety

If you’ve ever tried to sleep while a car alarm goes off outside your window, you know: if the alarm lasts long enough, you kind of get used to it. (Unless, of course, it’s your car). But just because you get used to stress doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

Mortgage-free? Or RRSP?

Many Canadians arrive at a financial crossroads in the middle of their career. A stable income and a successful practice make it possible to pay off your mortgage faster. It seems like a straight forward financial decision but it’s anything but …

Skyrocketing savings have some Canadians setting new goals

Canadians have skipped the dishes, sure. But we’ve also skipped vacations, and haircuts, and dry-cleaning, and fill-ups and more — and it’s all added up to the highest household savings rate in history. How will you use this rare opportunity to fast-track your financial plan?

RRSPs vs TFSAs: Tax-efficient strategies to build your wealth

Used effectively, they can make a difference of tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in reduced taxes over your lifetime.

A financial plan helps you get to your destination and enjoy the journey

If you've used GPS, you’ve probably driven down roads you wouldn’t have chosen and through towns you’ve never heard of. That’s a little like a financial plan.

Stop planning for retirement and start planning for independence

The day when you achieve complete financial freedom may come years before you decide to retire. In fact, highly motivated people who enjoy the challenges and rewards of a successful legal practice often choose to work long after the income is necessary.

Is it possible to "oversave" for retirement?

The quick answer to the question, “Can you save too much for retirement?” might seem like an obvious, “No. You can never have too much money.” But another way to ask the question might be, “What are you giving up by saving too much for retirement?”

DBPlus, a win-win for Canada's law firms and employees

DBPlus for Canada’s Law Firms is an innovative defined benefit (DB) pension plan that provides guaranteed lifetime retirement income.

Lawyers Financial Advisory Services

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Lawyers Financial products and plans are sponsored by The Canadian Bar Insurance Association ("CBIA"). Lawyers Financial is a trade mark of CBIA.

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