By Pamela J. Sams, CRPC NABBW’s Retirement Planning for Women Expert More women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before. What does retirement mean to you? Do you dream of traveling? Pursuing a hobby? Volunteering your time, or starting a new career or business? Simply enjoying more time with your grandchildren? Whatever your goal, you\’ll need a retirement income plan that\’s designed to support the retirement lifestyle that you envision, and minimize the risk that you\’ll outlive your savings. When will you retire? Establishing a... Read More

Why Women Need Life Insurance By Pamela J. Sams, CRPC NABBW’s Retirement Planning for Women Expert At any age, health care is a priority. But when you retire, you should probably focus more on health care than ever before. This is especially true for women. Women live longer, develop certain chronic conditions (e.g., osteoporosis) at a higher rate than men, and are more apt to experience medical limitations that directly affect their daily activities. That\’s why it\’s particularly important for women to factor in the cost of health care, including long-term care, as part of... Read More

Canadian Retirement Planning Mistakes: Key Strategies on How to Take Action to Avoid Them Author: Grant W. Hicks, RDB, C.I.M., FSCI, Retirement Planning Specialist www.ghicks.com Amazon link: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1426913540/ref=sib_rdr_dp Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW Grant Hicks is a financial educator and well-known among retirees for his expertise in advising retirees – and those about to retire – on how to simplify their retirement while minimizing tax and maximizing income and cash flow. Who among us wouldn’t want that? As Hicks says, “Most Canadians feel they... Read More