Retirement planning doesn't stop when you retire. In fact, some of your most important financial decisions happen after you leave the workforce. The psychological shift from accumulating wealth to spending it can be challenging, even when you're financially prepared.
We help you navigate this transition with confidence.
Pre-retirement planning: "Will I have enough to retire comfortably?" The years leading up to retirement are crucial for fine-tuning your strategy. We help you understand not just how much you'll have, but how much you'll actually need, and create a realistic timeline for when you can confidently step away from work.
The spending shift: "How do I get comfortable spending my savings?" After decades of saving and watching your investments grow, it feels wrong to start drawing them down. We help you understand how much you can safely withdraw each year and create a plan that gives you permission to enjoy the retirement you've worked so hard for.
Income planning: "How do I create a reliable paycheque in retirement?" Retirement income planning is about more than just your investments. We help you coordinate CPP, OAS, pensions, RRSPs, and other income sources to create steady cash flow that lasts throughout your retirement.
Tax strategy: "How do I minimize taxes on my retirement withdrawals?" The order and timing of your withdrawals can make a huge difference in how much tax you pay. We help you understand the most efficient ways to access your retirement savings while managing your overall tax burden.
Market concerns: "What happens if the markets crash right when I retire?" Market timing and retirement don't always align perfectly. We help you create strategies that protect your retirement income from market volatility, so you can sleep well regardless of what's happening in the headlines.
Legacy planning: "How do I balance spending on myself with leaving something for my family?" Finding the right balance between enjoying your retirement and preserving wealth for your heirs requires careful planning. We help you create a strategy that addresses both priorities.
Retirement is not a destination - it's a new phase of life that requires ongoing financial management. We help you adapt your plan as your needs change, whether that's dealing with health issues, supporting adult children, or simply wanting to spend more on the things you love.
We understand that retirement anxiety often isn't about the numbers - it's about the fear of the unknown. Our role is to help you see clearly what your money can do for you, so you can focus on enjoying this next chapter.
Let's talk about how to make your retirement savings work as hard as you did to build them.
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