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The 5 Biggest Retirement Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

UNSTUCK Money Book

UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want
by Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington

(Excerpt from: Chapter 11 –  Don’t Give up on Retirement Yet)

Here are the five biggest retirement mistakes that people make. You’ll want to do your best to avoid them:

1. Avoiding the Conversation—That conversation could be with yourself. It could be with a spouse or it could be with an advisor. Having a conversation about retirement helps to bring some clarity to what your goals are. If the conversation is with your spouse or partner, it will give you a sense of whether or not your spouse is on the same page or if they have different ideas about retirement. It doesn’t mean you have to have exactly the same vision, but it’s very, very useful to have an idea of what direction each of you wants to go.

2. Not being clear about what you want—It’s very hard in our day-to-day frenzy of activities to take that step back and say, “Hey, what do I want now and what do I want in the future?” Clarity provides direction and motivation to make good decisions along the way. Continue reading →

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UNSTUCK: How to Get Out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life You Want

A REAL NEW YEAUnstuck-with-BorderR’S GIFT

At this time of year, no matter how much we try not to….it’s hard not to get caught up in holiday madness.

December is a time where merchants and retailers are vying for your nickel. January is a time where you get that sinking feeling about where all your nickels went!

And that’s the kind of feeling that Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington want to help you address. They want to help you get a grip on managing those precious funds to help you start the New Year off in the black, not the red.

The founders of Money Coaches Canada and the Women’s Financial Learning Centre are proud to offer UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want, a book written by Canadians, for Canadians that will show you how to live a sane financial life.

There is no better time than now to order a copy of this new book. It will arrive just in time for the New Year and help you begin the year with a fresh outlook on your financial life and stick to some of those resolutions!

Start the New Year off right with this proven step-by-step money management guide that will show you how to stop living paycheque to paycheque and give you the tools and insight to the emotional and psychological challenges of today’s money culture.

2013 can be the year that you, your family, friends, business colleagues, employees, students, entrepreneurs, and everyone you know can stop the financial insanity and make the year the most profitable one yet – both in your life and in your bank account!

Put your hard earned money to good use by ordering a copy of UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want today!

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What makes this book different? Here’s what:

“Kudos to Money Coaches Canada! This book reveals your practical yet caring expertise. You showed me that financial calm is possible for me and for so many other Canadians who have fallen between the financial planning cracks. Unstuck will change lives. It will change the lives of our kids.” Patti-Jo Wiese, Vancouver, B.C.

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Introducing Money Coaches Canada – a nation-wide team of money coaches

When we started helping our clients organize and manage their money, money coaching was virtually unknown in Canada.

We pioneered the concept here and now we are delighted to announce the launch of a country-wide network, Money Coaches Canada co-founded by Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington, to help more Canadians manage their financial affairs.

Money is a sensitive topic for many Canadians, often fraught with emotional issues that make it difficult for individuals to achieve sound financial management of their resources. Some of the common problems we see are maxed out credit cards and overdrafts, high debt loads and relationships strained by these financial pressures. Often this stress can be reduced by good money management and that’s where money coaches can help, showing clients how to create and stick with a system for managing their money, not dwelling on guilt and blame but helping people to meet workable goals. Coaches can meet with clients in person, or they can connect online via email or through teleconferences. You can choose your own coach or let us recommend one for you.

So meet our new Money Coaches Canada team.

Sheila Walkington 2010SHEILA WALKINGTON, BBA, CFP
Sheila is a money coach and the chief financial officer of Money Coaches Canada. She also co-founded the Women’s Financial Learning Centre. Based in Vancouver, Sheila’s coaching practice specializes in helping women and couples who are struggling with debt and cash flow issues. When Sheila was interviewed in 2004 by CBC, she was named as one of the first money coaches in Canada. She uses a common-sense approach with the belief that nothing is impossible in helping people reach their goals. More about Sheila

Karin Mizgala 2010KARIN MIZGALA, BA Psyc, MBA, CFP
Karin is the chief executive officer of Money Coaches Canada and a money coach, based on Salt Spring Island, one of British Columbia’s scenic Gulf Islands. Co-founder with Sheila of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre, in her coaching Karin specializes in working with women and couples in transition stages of their lives – retirement and divorce. After earning her MBA and building a career on Toronto’s Bay St., Karin found herself struggling with corporate cultures that valued efficiency and growth above all else. That realization led to a career change and to her work today in which she uses a holistic approach that blends financial planning and counseling skills to help people live more comfortable, balanced and meaningful lives. More about Karin

Karen CollacuttKAREN COLLACUTT, BRLS, CFP
Karen, a money coach who specializes in families and entrepreneurs struggling with debt and cash flow issues, is based in Barrie, Ontario. Karen spent 15 years in the business world and seven of those in a traditional financial planning practice. During this time she achieved Top Advisor in Canada, qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table and was a member of the Top 7 team for Freedom 55 Financial. But finding that clients needed the most help with day-to-day financial concerns led Karen to change her focus to answer those needs, turning to money coaching as the solution her clients were seeking.

Katherine DavidsonKATHERINE DAVIDSON
Katherine lives in Kingston, Ontario where she is a money coach, focusing on cash low, debt management and life transitions such as divorce and retirement. Katherine has worked in the financial field for 10 years, starting as an administrator and moving on to become a financial advisor. Her background as an educational therapist along with her financial planning experience are now combined in her role as a money coach, to help clients achieve their financial goals. Katherine is currently working toward her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designations.

Renee VerretRENÉE VERRET, BCom
A Toronto-based money coach specializing in retirement and women in transition, Renée grew up the daughter of a single working mom, learning early the importance of being in control of one’s financial life. She learned too that being in control brings with it pride and freedom and that is something she imparts to her clients in her money coaching. After 17 successful years in advertising, sales and management, Renée switched gears, heading back to school where she successfully completed her Certified Financial Planning (CFP) exam. Today Renée helps her clients achieve financial fitness; coaching them to take control of their money and helping them realize the freedom and well-being that comes with that.

Whether you are simply curious to learn more about money coaching or already eager to get started, contact us to set up a complimentary Initial Consultation. We’d love to hear from you!

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Changes to Canada’s Credit Card Regulations

The credit card bill that arrived in the mail the other day carried a sobering message.

The balance owing was $559, admittedly not a hefty sum at a time when Canadians collectively owe $1.2 trillion, an amount that has more than doubled over the past 10 years with credit cards and lines of credit accounting for much of that increase.

However, the Visa statement noted that by paying the minimum balance on the card  — $17 — it would take seven years and seven months to pay off the $559.

The bill got paid in full, thereby saving almost eight years of payments but like those warnings on a cigarette package, the notice was a stark illustration of the ills that await those with bad credit habits. The warning is one of the changes to Canada’s credit card regulations that are designed to protect Canadians from unforeseen costs and encourage them to reduce credit card debt. The announcement brings into effect regulations that were introduced almost a year ago.

It would seem we need all the help we can get. Canadians are carrying record debt loads and while we’ve been sheltered by record low interest rates, Canada’s prime lending rate is edging up.

At the same time we long for financial freedom. More than two-thirds of Canadians in a recent survey conducted for Manulife Bank of Canada said becoming debt-free was their top financial priority.

If becoming debt-free is a top free priority for you, it’s not too late to register for Sheila’s Debt-Free Challenge that starts October 5th.

And while you’re tackling debt, take time to catch up on these latest changes to Canada’s credit card regulations.

Here’s what the changes mean to you:

  • All new credit card purchases will have a 21-day interest-free grace period when you pay your outstanding bill in full, so pay up and you’ve just earned an interest-free loan 21-day loan from your credit card company.
  • Payments made by consumers must be allocated to pay off the balance with the highest interest rate first or distributed proportionally among each type of balance including cash advances and purchases. That means any payment that exceeds the minimum required should first go towards paying off the highest interest rate balance.
  • Monthly credit card statement must list the time it would take to fully repay the balance if the minimum payment was made every month. If you want to put a price on your impulse spending before it’s too late and the bill comes in, check out the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s credit card payment calculator tool. It will calculate how long it will take you to pay off balances with minimum payments only and the impact of increasing payments, even by a small amount over the minimum.
  • Credit card companies must disclose interest rate increases before they take effect, even if the information is in the credit contract. ~Karin Mizgala
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Money Coaching – “I know you’re on my side!”

A few years back, Sheila Walkington of Money Matters was dubbed by CBC as Canada’s first Money Coach, but quite honestly most of us in the financial planning biz thought she was crazy.  Who would pay someone to help them get out of debt and deal with difficulties in living within their means?  But we were so wrong – Sheila now has a thriving practice and can’t keep up with the demand.  She’s so busy in fact that she’s started an associate program and is looking for like-minded advisors across Canada who also want to help people take charge of their money – and their lives.

When asked about what a Money Coach actually does, Sheila Walkington laughs and says, “Basically, I help individuals and couples get a grip on their money.” She then goes on to explain that she grew increasingly uncomfortable with earning commissions while also dispensing financial advice.  “I saw a big gap in financial planning.  People were seldom getting the objective financial advice they truly needed. The focus was always on investing, but people often needed help getting out of debt, managing their cash flow, and focusing on what they really wanted out of life. That’s where I can help best.”

According to Sheila, being a Money Coach often entails dealing with some core financial issues. Most Canadians are certainly spending more than they are taking in. Credit cards and overdrafts are often maxed out. Debt loads are at an all time high. There are strains in relationships as new couples merge their financial affairs or start raising a family. Other common challenges include career transitions or job losses, buying a house, divorce or retirement. Very few Canadians have even a basic financial plan to help guide them through these hurdles.

There are also emotional issues around money matters including guilt, anxiety and even shame. But, as Sheila reassures us, this doesn’t have to be the case.  For one thing we’re definitely not alone in experiencing confusion and stress around money.  Its just one of the downsides of the voracious consumer culture we live in. And, judging by the volatile economic news from the world, even large corporations, financial institutions and entire governments are feeling the heat. In her experience, as both a Money Coach and financial educator, Sheila has found that most people just need some good independent advice and a simple working plan to regain control of their financial lives.

When people come to her for advice, Sheila charges them a fee to set up a system for managing their money. She then helps them stick with it.  “I first get them to take a close look at where they are at right now, Sheila emphasizes. “Then I get them to look at where they want to go. Once they get clear on their dreams and goals then they get very motivated and determined to reach them. It then becomes much easier to focus on getting rid of debt, setting up a workable savings plan, planning for a family, buying a new home and preparing for medical or other emergencies and retirement.” And, she adds, “When you know where you want to go, it becomes much easier to say no to those things that are keeping you from your dream.”

Sheila has helped a lot of people over the years and has earned the respect of her clients and her colleagues both past and present – myself included. I recently asked her about a highlight of her career as a Money Coach and Sheila replied with the story of a recent client who paid her the highest compliment by simply saying: “I know you’re on my side.” – Karin Mizgala

Originally posted to Financial Post Magazine Daily on May 18th, 2010

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Employment Insurance for Self-Employment – Is it worthwhile?

EI for self-employed. At first blush this sounds pretty good. But how good is it really?

Starting in January 2011, self-employed Canadians will be able to collect Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits which include:

  • maternity benefits;
  • parental benefits;
  • sickness benefits; and
  • compassionate care benefits.

How it works
The program is voluntary for self-employed Canadians and you register online through My Service Canada. If you register after April 1, 2010, you must pay in for a full year before you are entitled to benefits.  In 2010, if self-employed earning are $43,200 and over, you pay the maximum annual EI premium rate of $747.36.

You can cancel your participation anytime unless you have collected EI benefits. Once you collect, you have to pay in as long as you are self-employed.

What you get
If you are eligible to collect, the weekly benefit is 55% of the average weekly earnings from the calendar year before the year you submit an EI claim.  Maximum weekly benefit is $457 subject to a maximum depending on the type of special benefit.  (6 weeks for compassionate care, 15 weeks for sickness and maternity, 35 weeks for parental leave).

While some of these benefits might provide much needed relief to those who truly need them, proceed with caution. If you work part time or your business generates income while claiming sickness or maternity benefits, your earnings will be deducted from the EI benefit dollar for dollar. You can earn up to a maximum 25% of your weekly benefit if you are claiming parental or compassionate care benefits without affecting your benefit.  Anything earned above that amount will be subtracted from the EI benefit you receive.

The Reality
Certainly there are circumstances where a person’s ability to generate self-employed income would cease completely because of caring for aging parents or having a baby. But most self-employed people I know would do just about anything to keep their business going through thick and thin using technology, creativity and just plain stubbornness. It wouldn’t take long to see the EI advantage disappear completely.

Some skeptical observers see this new initiative as just another way to top up the much depleted EI fund (expected to peak at $10.74 billion next year). Perhaps not coincidently, the announcement comes along with news that EI premiums are about to rise sharply for both employees and employers to pay down the deficit and set aside a $2-billion cushion.

While the new EI program might work for some, be sure to crunch the numbers before committing to it. I know I’m not rushing out to sign up. – Karin Mizgala

For more: Check out Service Canada’s FAQ’s.

Karin Mizgala is a Vancouver-based fee-only financial planner with an MBA and a degree in psychology. She’s the President of LifeDesign Financial and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre.

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How Much is Enough?

A few months ago – a woman came into my office. I was a bit taken aback as she was dressed pretty shabbily and her hair was disheveled.  Honestly, I wondered if she had the wrong office. Turns out she was worth $12 million.  But the real kicker was that she was worried that she didn’t have enough money and would end up as a bag lady living on the streets. How can this be?

Although her case is an extreme example, most of us suffer in some way when it comes to money. Where is the next dollar going to come from? How am I going to pay off the Visa bill? Will I have enough for retirement? And on and on it goes.

In my experience of working with clients for 25+ years, I can safely say the question of “enough” really isn’t about the numbers. Sure we need money to survive, but let’s be honest, the math needed to balance our chequebook isn’t all that hard.  It’s the “relationship” we have to money that holds us back from looking at money too closely. And if we give money the cold shoulder, how can we possibly become successful or comfortable with it?

In my favourite money book, “The Soul of Money” Lynne Twist describes money as the “most universally motivating, mischievous, miraculous, maligned, and misunderstood part of contemporary life.”  I agree completely.

We figure that if we work harder and make more money, we will have more – perhaps so we will be more? In a culture that largely defines success through monetary pursuits and the acquisition of more material things, who can blame us. But somehow we know this isn’t quite right and, judging by the state of the world and our personal suffering, we have to begin questioning the conventional wisdom of acquiring and accumulating beyond what we truly need. Gandhi said it beautifully: “The world has enough for our need but not for our greed”.

Perhaps we need to think about what’s enough – for us. How much do we really need?  Are we earning and spending our money in ways that are consistent with our higher values and commitments? This certainly doesn’t mean deprivation, poverty or lack, but it does mean being conscious about how money flows through our life.

It also means taking responsibility for our personal finances and paying attention to what we spend money on. It means taking charge of our money and holding it accountable to our highest beliefs. It means believing that we are ok right now, no matter how much money we have.

I came across a quote by a great spiritual leader who said that “money is a medium of transformation”. What’s so reassuring about this phrase is that it captures both the potential that money has, and at the same time it puts money in its proper place. It’s simply a medium, not an end in itself.

It’s certainly not easy to maintain this higher level perspective living in the midst of our consumer culture. But the more awareness that we have about the role that money plays in our life, and the more we can clear any blocks we have around our relationship to it, we can then aspire to see the transformative powers that money has.

What this allows us to do on a practical level is to look at the numbers without fear, plan for the future with confidence and enjoy what money has to offer without guilt.   And that is enough!!! – Karin Mizgala

Karin Mizgala is a Vancouver-based fee-only financial planner with an MBA and a degree in psychology. She’s the President of LifeDesign Financial and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre.

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Who’s The New Head of the Household?

Not since Rosie the Riveter rolled up her sleeves in the armaments factories and shipbuilding yards during WWII has there been such a fundamental shift in gender roles and earning power. As Canada’s economy coughs, sputters and chugs back to life, there are signs that some dramatic societal changes have taken place behind the scenes while we were all distracted by the recession. The new reality facing us is that more women than ever before are taking on the role of primary breadwinner.

The recent recession, labeled the “man-cession”, has been particularly cruel to working-class males. Statistics Canada reports that over the previous year a total of 249,000 men lost their jobs, particularly in the manufacturing sector. This compares to a decline of 28,000 for women. Even the rise of dual-income families has meant an erosion of the male’s economic power and control. (In 1980, 53% of couples were dual earners, compared to 65% by 2007.) This new domestic reality also parallels another emerging trend that sees women controlling more and more of the nation’s wealth – up to a startling 70% by 2019.

Seldom, if ever, has history recorded such a dramatic and unprecedented upheaval in the age-old standard of the man “bringing home the bacon” and the woman taking care of the house and kids, and maybe earning some supplementary income on the side. For many men this is a humbling even humiliating experience. For women, this role reversal can be just as emotionally challenging and psychologically threatening. She has not only lost her Prince Charming – the one person who was supposed to protect and defend and provide “forever after”, but there is increasing financial pressure and stress on her as well. And those kids still have to be fed, clothed and educated.

I take all of these social changes rather personally. My husband was also one of the casualties of the recession. He was co-owner of a small investor relations firm that specialized in the resource field, another sector that was also hard hit by the economic downturn. Trying to turn a crisis into an opportunity, he went back to his first love of copywriting and teaching history (waynemelvin.ca), which I fully supported. But I gotta say – the bucks are skinner and there’s now more pressure on my income to make ends meet. I’m ok with this – sorta, kinda, maybe….

I’m sure family counselors and economic advisors across Canada are struggling to make sense of this rapidly changing economic and social landscape. But maybe all this change isn’t such a bad thing — for both men and women – and for Canadian society as a whole. Sure we will have some major adjusting to do and it’s not likely to be easy. Nevertheless, there are great new opportunities out there that we can take advantage of as the new paradigm reveals itself. Creative work. More balanced, supportive and healthier relationships. A revisiting of priorities, dreams and financial goals. A new vision of how men and women interact in the workplace – and at home. Welcome to the new world order. We’d better get used to it – it’s here to stay. – Karin Mizgala

Karin Mizgala is a Vancouver-based fee-only financial planner with an MBA and a degree in psychology. She’s the President of LifeDesign Financial and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre.

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How to negotiate the best possible salary in tough times

For Carrie Gallant negotiating is more than an art or a science it is a way of life. “We negotiate every day,” she insists. And it’s not just in business, but also in our marriages, with our children, and every other aspect of our lives. “We compromise. We make trade offs. We offer to make dinner if someone else does the dishes. We negotiate something countless times every day.” But, she adds, “this doesn’t mean we’re always good at it.”

Gallant is a former lawyer who works as a professional negotiator and expert in conflict management and resolution. Her clients include large mining and pharmaceutical companies, small businesses, government organizations and individuals. She sees a growing necessity for people to bone up on their negotiating skills. For some this need is particularly urgent because their income or even their jobs are at risk.

According to Gallant, the recent recession has put a lot of financial pressure on both employers and employees. Raises that people were counting on are being axed. There is a much tougher line on salaries, bonuses and expense accounts. Even pensions are under siege as employers are looking for ways to cut back.

So, what happens the next time negotiating or renegotiating your salary? How can you make sure that you are earning what you are worth – even during a recession or a down dip in your employer’s fortunes? (After all, many Canadian employers are hiring their own top notch negotiators to nail down a tougher deal with you and your co-workers.)

Negotiating can vary from culture to culture with some countries embracing the art of haggling while others find it unseemly or stressful. Many women find negotiating salaries a particularly nerve wracking experience. Gallant says that some studies show that women can leave as much as a half million dollars on the table during their careers – simply from not valuing what they do and asking for what they are worth.

Negotiating is a learned skill, Gallant says, but it does take a little homework and some practice to get good at it. While it is difficult to share all of the tricks of her trade here (Gallant is writing an entire book on the subject), she does have a few helpful tips to help guide us through what can be a very trying process – especially if there is a lot at stake.

  1. Be prepared. Do your homework in advance of salary negotiations, promotions, or a change in jobs. “Work it out. Plan it out. Rehearse”
  2. Know and appreciate the true value of what you do. What leverage do you have – such as work experience, transferable skills, length of time with your employer, strong relationships with clients and suppliers, etc. In short, how much are you worth to them – to another employer – and, most importantly, to yourself?
  3. Realize that your employer’s offer is often just a starting position. In fact, it could be a test to see how confident you are in your job and how well you negotiate on their behalf
  4. A “no”, doesn’t necessarily mean the end of discussions. It could very well signal the real start of them and may simply mean you need to frame your desired outcome in a way that the other person can justify to “their people”
  5. Don’t be pressured into making a quick deal. You are entitled to think things over and get advice
  6. Know at what point you are willing to walk away if your legitimate needs are not being met. What alternatives or options are available to you within the organization or, perhaps, with a new employer. Remember that “No deal is often better than the wrong deal”
  7. Skilled negotiations often call for creative solutions. Maybe you can’t get more cash, but you can reduce your hours or have more vacation time. What do you have to trade? For example, you could offer to take a smaller office in exchange for an accelerated performance and salary review

Gallant’s style of negotiating is not about “winning vs losing”. It is about creating a deal that is fair to both parties based on mutual trust and respect. But you still have to negotiate for what you want and need. – Karin Mizgala

Check out www.thenegotiationcoach.com

Karin Mizgala is a Vancouver-based fee-only financial planner with an MBA and a degree in psychology. She’s the President of LifeDesign Financial and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre.

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Do RSPs Still Make Sense?

For most people they still do.That’s the short answer, but it is well worth reviewing your overall retirement strategy and the role that RSPs play in your financial decision-making.

So what are your neighbours doing about RSPs?
It’s true that lots of them are shying away from investing in RSPs citing disappointing markets, big mortgage payments and newer TFSA options. Statistics Canada reports that 88% of tax filers were eligible to contribute to an RRSP in 2007, but only 27% actually made contributions. They only used 7% of the total contribution room available to them and there is now almost $500 billion in unused RRSP contributions being carried forward. The median RSP contribution was only $2700.

Some advisors recommend paying down your mortgage before investing in RSPs. I disagree. The problem with this strategy is that with large mortgages and longer amortization periods, by the time the debt is paid off, there is limited time to save for the income needed in retirement.

A paid off mortgage is great, as it means lower expenses in retirement, but you still need income to cover the rest of your retirement expenses. So, unless you plan to sell your home or significantly downsize in retirement, you still need to save and invest.

RSPs still almost always make good sense if:

  • You are under 50 with 10-15 years left before retirement
  • You have less than $200K invested in RSPs to date
  • You are in the highest tax bracket now
  • You pay less than 6% on your mortgage
  • You have a balanced portfolio of conservative stocks, bonds and cash investments in your RSP

Here’s what I recommend:

  1. Set up a plan to be debt-free before retirement – preferably 5 years before the big day.
  2. Invest monthly in your RSP especially if your income is higher than $40K.  If your income is less than $40,000, use a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) instead. You can always move the money to an RSP later if your income increases.
  3. Take the time now to figure out your investment game plan. Decide on the optimal mix of equities, fixed income and cash to meet your specific needs and risk profile. (Note: Choosing the right asset mix is far more important than what investments you actually select. Most people spend time on the wrong things here.)
  4. If you’re a “do it yourself investor”, then use low-cost mutual funds or index funds (Hot Tip: Check out Investor’s Aid Coop).
  5. Otherwise use an advisor that provides “value-added” financial planning advice. Ask questions to make sure you are getting the advice you are paying for. (check out: Questions to Ask your Financial Advisor).
  6. If you don’t feel you can pay down your mortgage and contribute to your RSP, then review your cash flow and reallocate your resources so you can. Sure you might have to give up some good stuff today, but you’ll thank me at retirement!

Since most people think twice about withdrawing money from an RSP before retirement, topping up your RSP will help ensure you have some savings when you retire, even if you do have to pay some tax. Just do it! – Karin Mizgala

Karin Mizgala is a Vancouver-based fee-only financial planner with an MBA and a degree in psychology. She’s the President of LifeDesign Financial and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre.

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