This November 12th is the inaugural Super Heroes for Charity event, at the TELUS World of Science - Edmonton. All proceeds go to Easter Seals, a charity that supports Albertans with disabilities. Tickets sales and more information can be found at https://t.co/RBFyPXizlX
On October 8th, 2019 from 7pm to 8pm, there will be the first ever If Money Could Talk book event. Join us for a night of gourmet desserts, coffee, and a short talk from George about his career journey, writing style, and investment philosophy. Send a message to RSVP.
The earlier you start planning for retirement, the more money and freedom you'll have later on in life. Correctly managing your TFSA, RRSP, RIF, LIF, or any other account is vital to a healthy retirement plan. Research a trusted financial advisor who can help you plan.
The If Money Could Talk website is live! George's investment philosophy, background, reader testimonials, and much more are available on the website. Learn more about George and the roots of If Money Could Talk. https://t.co/lqu55ZroW9
Do you know what an hour of your time is worth? "Take your gross salary, minus taxes and CPP and anything else that is deducted before you see the cheque. Divide it by 48 or 50 weeks (however many weeks a year you work). Then divide that by 37.5. That's the value of an hour."
George's partner, Scott McCartney, has racked up twenty years of experience in the financial industry. Scott states, "George and I are able to cohesively deliver wealth management solutions to our clients, delivering the financial piece of mind that our clients are aiming for."
"If the travel bug is in your future, start to make a list today of where exactly you'd like to go, how'd you like to get there and what you want to do while you're down there." Planning is key when it comes to travel.
As many of you know, retirement planning can be complicated and confusing. "People often ask me if they can retire at 55, and I say it depends on three things", 1) How long you're planning to live; 2) What you want to do in retirement. 3) Where you want to live.
In the digital age, many people often lose focus of spending and their purchasing power. Everyday you will see someone tap their card with no concern of the declining balance of their bank account.If you become accustom to using cash, you will make much better spending decisions.
"People have an unusual relationship with money. It's not about what makes you feel good because money has no feeling. It has no personality. Money is a commodity. Money works for you. Money is your employee." - Spending Your Way to Happiness Chapter
"Retirement is just like everything else. If you're trying a new food, you don't just take a great big spoon of it and stick it in your mouth. You take a little taste before you take a big bite." Retirement. It Takes Practice Chapter. Same applies to travel during retirement.
Retirement can be some of the most amazing years of your life. Its the time when you can do and see all the things you always wanted to. But this is only the case if your finances don't hold you back. Don't be afraid to consult a professional (Financial Advisor).
When planning for retirement, there are three main questions you need to ask yourself (seen below). Once you have answered these three questions, you can begin to organize, save, and manage your funds accordingly.