We're entering RRSP season in Canada. This week, Paul & William do a deep dive into this powerful tool for retirement savings, and guide you through the essential do's and don'ts.

After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of RRSP strategies that can help you maximize the account to its full potential.

Paul & William will also explore common RRSP mistakes as well as situations where an RRSP is not the optimal savings account.

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This week, Paul & William look back on what happened in 2023, and how investors can use these lessons to become better investors into 2024 and beyond.

Lessons investors can learn include:

1. The truth behind Wall Street stock market forecasts: Do they have any value?
2. What drives stock market performance year to year
3. Why managing emotions is the hardest part of investing
4. How pervasive and impactful are the big news events of the day?
5. The importance of looking beyond a dividend yield
6. No investment is foolproof forever

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This week, Paul & William discuss the five biggest financial mistakes that prevent Gen Xers from reaching their financial goals

They shed light on why these mistakes occur and easy ways that you can avoid them and better secure your financial future

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Business owners are unique individuals with unique financial needs.

With a number of business owner clients & being business owners themselves, Paul & William have a unique insight into the financial needs of business owners.

This week, Paul & William discuss the 5 biggest mistakes business owners make & how you can avoid them.

Our discussion is packed with practical advice and strategies to help business owners sidestep these mistakes and pave a smoother path toward financial freedom.

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This week, Paul & William break down the main ways that people can access financial services/advice.

They try to provide an unbiased view and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each service.

The objective is to give you a clearer idea of which service is the best fit for you and your unique situation.

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This week, Paul & William are joined by Mario Sgro, Chartered Accountant and Partner at VS LLP Charted Professional Accountants

Paul, William & Mario discuss ways that individuals and business owners can minimize their tax burden

Ideas discussed include:

1. Tax efficient retirement income withdrawals

2. Deferral of capital gains

3. Tax loss harvesting

4. Home office expenses

5. How to qualify for the pension tax credit

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This week, Paul & William discuss the top 10 questions they get asked by people who are interested in working with them.

Topics covered include:

1. How much do you cost?
2. What services do you provide?
3. Are you a fiduciary?
4. What will our relationship look like?
5. What is your investment philosophy?

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In this episode, Paul & William discuss the top 10 questions they get asked by clients.

Join us as we discuss some of the top concerns on the minds of our clients and help provide actionable insights on these common financial concerns.

Questions covered include:

1. Is it better for me to contribute to an RRSP or TFSA?
2. Do I have enough to retire?
3. How do Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) work?
4. When should I take OAS & CPP?
5. Can I use joint ownership to avoid probate?

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Financial planning is a personalized journey, and finding the right advisor-client fit is crucial. In this episode, Paul & William explore the qualities and characteristics of clients who benefit most from our services.

They also dive in and explore the most common types of problems they solve for their clients, including:

1. Savings and Investments: Discover the strategies we employ to help clients build wealth, whether it's for major life milestones, education, or retirement.

2. Retirement Planning: Understand the importance of early retirement planning and how we assist clients in creating a secure retirement roadmap.

3. Risk Management: Explore the ways we protect our clients from unexpected financial setbacks

4. Tax Efficiency: Delve into the world of tax planning and how we optimize our client's financial plans to minimize tax liabilities.

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Welcome back to Retirement Straight Talk With Paul & William. In today's episode, we're going to pull back the curtain and share the story of who we are and why we chose the path of financial advising.

Join us, as we dive deep into our personal journeys and experiences that led us to become financial advisors.

You'll get an inside look at the passion and dedication that fuels our desire to make a difference in people's lives. Through personal anecdotes and insights gained from years in the industry, we'll discuss the importance of financial literacy, the impact of financial decisions on our lives, and the satisfaction of helping others achieve their financial goals.

Understanding our journey will shed light on the dedication and passion that underpin our commitment to your financial success. We'll reveal the values and principles that guide our every decision as financial advisors.

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