Retirement by Design Client Newsletter
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A Message From Terry
Main Article
Financial Planning TIP
About Us

This newsletter is courtesy of Terry Fay and RetirementByDesign.ca. Please remember that while strategies outlined within this newsletter may be appropriate for some investors, you should always consult a financial advisor to determine if they are appropriate for you.

Sincerely,

Terry

Message from Terry:


Terry Fay
Hello :

While it is typical for a financial planning professional to focus on monetary goals and projections, there is more value an experienced planner can give that helps clients better prepare and plan for the single largest goal, retirement.

At Seancarly Financial, we take great pride in being able to help our clients understand that there's more to a financial/retirement plan than money. If you're interested in learning more, or you have friends who you would like to learn more about Life Planning, please contact Lucie to reserve a seat at one of our Afterworks Workshops.

All the best,

Terry

Main Article:

WHEN YOU RETIRE, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

It seems the most common answer to the question, “what age do you want to retire at?” The most common answer is 55 years old.

We see retirement as a reward for hard work. But when the Friday comes that you turn in your building pass, you won’t be allowed back on Monday morning. A week later you come by to pick up a forgotten item, someone is sure to ask, “Didn’t you used to work here?”

To quote Dr Cote` a noted educational psychologist, “retirement is the most hazardous occupation and for the unprepared the reality can be and often is devastating.

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Financial Planning TIP:

Make an over-contribution to your (or your spouse's) RRSP immediately before it's collapsed. Undeducted contributions made to closed plans may be deducted after the age of 69. Be mindful of the penalty tax on over-contributions. Maximum over-contribution is $2,000.

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About Us:

All you really need to know is that we are committed to helping our clients achieve financial security and peace of mind.

Our Mission: Enhancing peoples lives by creating a positive life vision and the money to support it through our unique approach to financial planning.

Click here to read more About Us.

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This article was prepared by Terry Fay who is an Investment Advisor with
Dundee Securities Corporation, a DundeeWealth Inc. Company. This is not an official publication
of Dundee Securitiesand the author is not a Dundee Securities analyst*. The views
(including any recommendations) expressed in this article are those of the author alone,
and they have not been approved by, and are not necessary those of Dundee Securities.