# retirement income (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover retirement income. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why Economic Freedom and the Stock Market Make Us All Richer](https://edrempel.com/why-economic-freedom-and-the-stock-market-make-us-all-richer/) _2026-08-20 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ As equity investors, we put our money into companies through the stock market because we believe in the power of innovation, competition, and long-term growth. But for the stock market to deliver strong returns over time, we need economic freedom and free enterprise. When people can freely start businesses, invest, trade, hire, and compete without… The post Why Economic Freedom and the Stock… ## [Your First Real Paycheque: A Smart Money System for Young Professionals](https://edrempel.com/your-first-real-paycheque-a-smart-money-system-for-young-professionals/) _2026-08-18 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ The Habit That Builds Wealth Not the Amount A -friendly guide to using your first corporate paycheque with confidence, clarity, and a system that protects your future self. The first paycheque is exciting. The real opportunity is what you automate before lifestyle creep takes over. Your First Paycheque: What Actually Matters There is a moment… The post Your First Real Paycheque: A Smart Money… ## [Weekend Reading – Top Canadian Dividend ETFs](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/weekend-reading-top-canadian-dividend-etfs/) _2026-08-15 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Weekend Reading – Top Canadian Dividend ETFs Hi Folks! Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition, on the subject of Top Canadian Dividend ETFs along with other Exchange Traded Fund considerations for your portfolio. You can find an updated post on that subject right here and a brand new YouTube video on our channel here… Early retiree thanks to DIY… ## [National Post article: Everything changed when Kevin’s wife died. He now wants to retire next year, at 54, but can he afford to?](https://edrempel.com/national-post-article-everything-changed-when-kevins-wife-died-he-now-wants-to-retire-next-year-at-54-but-can-he-afford-to/) _2026-08-13 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ My latest article for the National Post looks at Kevin, 53, who is considering retiring next year after the death of his wife changed how he thinks about work, family and how he wants to spend his time. He has nearly $1 million invested, a $1.5 million debt-free home and an employer pension, but he The post National Post article: Everything changed when Kevin’s wife died. He now wants to retire… ## [Secure Your Future Together: The Power of Trust Planning for Couples](https://edrempel.com/secure-your-future-together-the-power-of-trust-planning-for-couples/) _2026-08-11 · Sabiha Mukadam · Ed Rempel_ Beyond the Will: How Canadian Couples Can Use Trusts to Protect Each Other A guide to achieve continuity, clarity, tax efficiency, and family harmony. Beyond the Will: How Canadian Couples Can Use Trusts to Protect Each Other Most Canadian couples believe their estate plan is complete once they have wills, powers of attorney, and beneficiary The post Secure Your Future Together: The Power of Trust… ## [Top Canadian Dividend ETFs](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/top-canadian-dividend/) _2026-08-11 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Top Canadian Dividend ETFs What makes a great Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)? What are the top Canadian dividend ETFs to own? You’ve come to the right site and the right post for these answers and my thoughts. Let’s go in this updated post! What is an ETF? An ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) is a diverse collection… Early retiree thanks to DIY investing in stocks… ## [Weekend Reading – Can you really retire on $500,000?](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/weekend-reading-can-you-really-retire-on-500000/) _2026-08-08 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Weekend Reading – Can you really retire on $500,000? Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition, wondering if you can really retire on $500,000??? I tackle that from a YouTuber in this edition and I share a bit more… In case you missed the last Weekend Reading edition, working through retirement with higher inflation: Weekend… Early retiree thanks to… ## [July 2026 Dividend Income Update](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/july-2026-dividend-income-update/) _2026-08-06 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . July 2026 Dividend Income Update Hi Readers, Welcome to our July 2026 Dividend Income Update! For established readers (and any new readers that recently joined my free newsletter here (thanks folks!)), this is our monthly update to share how we are earning and now spending our annual dividend and distribution income. Our portfolio structure was… Early… ## [Stay Invested – Your “Behavioural Vitamin C” to Build Real Financial Freedom](https://edrempel.com/stay-invested-your-behavioural-vitamin-c-to-build-real-financial-freedom/) _2026-08-06 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ As we hit the halfway point of 2026, it’s the perfect moment to step back and talk about what really builds lasting financial freedom: staying focused on your long-term plan amid all the noise. Think of your financial plan as the GPS for your life. It’s not a dusty document it’s a dynamic, living The post Stay Invested Your “Behavioural Vitamin C” to Build Real Financial Freedom appeared first on… ## [Understanding Credit Without Fear or Confusion](https://edrempel.com/understanding-credit-without-fear-or-confusion/) _2026-08-04 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ A Practical Guide to Building Credit Confidence in Canada Based on a previous article framework by Sabiha Mukadam, CFP Credit can feel intimidating when no one has explained it clearly. Many people grow up hearing warnings like: · Do not ruin your credit. · Credit cards are dangerous. · The post Understanding Credit Without Fear or Confusion appeared first on Ed Rempel . ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/j2EusoDetfPg) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Weekend Reading – Retirement with higher inflation](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/weekend-reading-retirement-with-higher-inflation/) _2026-07-31 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Weekend Reading – Retirement with higher inflation Hey Folks! Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition about retirement with higher inflation – definitely a foe to fight! In case you missed some recent posts, here they are! Last weekend I wrote about an easy way to invest in AI stocks with minimal risk. Weekend Reading… Early retiree thanks to DIY… ## [Get Financial Freedom Tips Article – Rethinking Retirement: Why Ed Rempel Backs a 100% Equity Strategy for Life](https://edrempel.com/get-financial-freedom-tips-article-rethinking-retirement-why-ed-rempel-backs-a-100-equity-strategy-for-life/) _2026-07-30 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ For decades, the bedrock of mainstream financial planning has been built on a comforting, two-part rule: diversify your wealth between stocks and bonds, and steadily shift toward the safety of fixed income as you grow older. But according to Toronto-based veteran tax accountant fee-for-service financial planner, Ed Rempel, this time-honoured tradition might actually be The post Get Financial… ## [Starting Over Financially – When Life Changes and You Suddenly Have to Handle It All](https://edrempel.com/starting-over-financially-when-life-changes-and-you-suddenly-have-to-handle-it-all/) _2026-07-28 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ Starting Over Financially After Loss or Divorce \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ When life changes and you suddenly have to handle it all Part 1: Finding Your Floor Before Making Big Decisions A note about this seriesThis is Part 1 of a practical series on rebuilding financial confidence after loss, divorce, or separation.Today is not about building a… ## [Should I transfer stocks into my TFSA?](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/should-i-transfer-stocks-into-my-tfsa/) _2026-07-27 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Should I transfer stocks into my TFSA? Thanks to a reader question, I’m going to tackle this question today in this updated post and offer some perspectives including what I’ve done in the past and what we intend to do in the future! I’ve also updated how I manage our dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) across… Early retiree thanks to DIY investing in… ## [Weekend Reading – How to play the AI game](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/weekend-reading-how-to-play-the-ai-game/) _2026-07-25 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Weekend Reading – How to play the AI game Hi Passionate DIY Investors! Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition on the curious subject of how to play the AI game in your portfolio. Before that theme, a recent post! I just updated this article since I retired a few months ago and thought it… Early retiree thanks to DIY investing in stocks and ETFs. The… ## [The Smith Manoeuvre vs Cash Dam: How to Choose the Right Strategy and How Self-Employed Canadians Can Do Both](https://edrempel.com/the-smith-maneuver-vs-cash-dam-how-to-choose-the-right-strategy-and-how-self-employed-canadians-can-do-both/) _2026-07-23 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ Can you use the Smith Manoeuvre and the Cash Dam together? Many Canadians have heard of the Smith Manoeuvre. Many are also self-employed and don t realize they could be using the Cash Dam. How do they fit together in a real financial plan? I break down what each strategy is, why it works, when each The post The Smith Manoeuvre vs Cash Dam: How to Choose the Right Strategy and How Self-Employed… ## [Your Free Playbook to Retirement Income Planning](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/your-free-playbook-to-retirement-income-planning/) _2026-07-23 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Your Free Playbook to Retirement Income Planning There’s a lot to think about when it comes to achieving your retirement goals. I know. I think about it a lot. I write about it a lot. And as of spring 2026, well, I retired earlier than most – so I know a thing or two about retirement… Early retiree thanks to DIY investing in stocks and ETFs. The article… ## [How Interest Affects Your Money: Why Small Decisions Matter More Than You Think](https://edrempel.com/how-interest-affects-your-money-why-small-decisions-matter-more-than-you-think/) _2026-07-21 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ When most people hear the word interest, they think of one thing: “Interest is bad.” Credit cards. Loans. Debt stress. But interest isn’t a financial villain — it’s just leverage. The reality of today s world is simple: you cannot build a massive future entirely on pocket change. Whether it s funding an education, buying a car The post How Interest Affects Your Money: Why Small Decisions Matter… ## [Weekend Reading – Reasons to be Bearish](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/weekend-reading-reasons-to-be-bearish/) _2026-07-18 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . Weekend Reading – Reasons to be Bearish Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition, highlighting some important reasons to be bearish. First up, some recent reads just in case you missed them! Maybe one reason to be bearish moving forward is reading content like this – some authors are telling us dividend investing is dead?… Early retiree thanks to DIY… ## [National Post article: Is a $740,000 all-equity portfolio enough for Jasmine and Terry to retire early?](https://edrempel.com/national-post-article-is-a-740000-all-equity-portfolio-enough-for-jasmine-and-terry-to-retire-early/) _2026-07-16 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ One of the questions I hear most often is, Do I have enough to retire? The answer is almost never as simple as looking at the size of your portfolio. The real question is whether your investments, savings strategy, tax planning, and retirement income plan all work together to support the lifestyle you want. In The post National Post article: Is a $740,000 all-equity portfolio enough for Jasmine… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gEtxS5mTJkj9) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [My Top-5 Stocks](https://www.myownadvisor.ca/my-top-5-stocks/) _2026-07-16 · Mark · My Own Advisor_ Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor . My Top-5 Stocks Over the years of running this site, I have received numerous requests to share everything in my portfolio. Well, I won’t do that for privacy reasons (including some previous attacks online from a financial advisor of all people that I totally didn’t expect.…just because I like owning some dividend paying stocks??? –… Early retiree thanks… ## [Beyond the Basics: The Different Smith Manoeuvre Strategies](https://edrempel.com/beyond-the-basics-the-different-smith-manoeuvre-strategies/) _2026-07-14 · Ed Rempel · Ed Rempel_ Are There Really 8 Smith Manoeuvre Strategies? In my previous article, we covered the fundamentals of the Smith Manoeuvre and how the strategy works at a high level. I also mentioned that the Smith Manoeuvre is not limited to just one approach—there are several different ways it can be implemented depending on your goals, financial The post Beyond the Basics: The Different Smith Manoeuvre…