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Maximizing Your TFSA: A Guide for Different Life Stages
The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a versatile financial tool that can help Canadians save for various goals throughout their lives....

Andrea Thompson
Mar 74 min read
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Debunking myths: Planning Projections vs. Financial Planning
The idea of making 'a plan' has been overemphasized. Everyone supposedly needs one, correct? "My advisor insisted I must have a plan...

Andrea Thompson
Jan 315 min read
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Social Security benefits restored for millions of pensioners
Today, the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 with a 76-20 vote. This significant relief for more than 3 million...

Andrea Thompson
Dec 21, 20243 min read
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Moving to the US? Let's Talk About Your RRSP
So, you're excited about your move to the US! But what do you do about your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? Let's break down...

Andrea Thompson
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Living the Canadian Dream: Navigating Cross-Border Retirement Planning for US Expats in the Great White North
By Andrea Thompson, CFP (CAN), CRPC (US), CLU, CHS, CCS Welcome to the fascinating world of cross-border retirement planning, where the...

Andrea Thompson
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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Navigating cross border retirement planning - A Case Study
Retirement planning can be a complex task, especially for Canadian residents whose lives are complicated by their cross border reality....

Vikki Brown
May 23, 20233 min read
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3 reasons why a tax refund is a bad thing
With CRA workers potentially going on strike, it's a great time to visit why getting a tax refund is not always a GOOD thing! (side...

Andrea Thompson
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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Understanding How Social Security Integrates with your Canada Pension Plan
UPDATE: As of January 2025, the Windfall Elimination Provision is no longer applicable. The blog post below is for informational...

Andrea Thompson
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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RRSP Tax Planning - How it actually works
Retirement planning can be a tricky and often overwhelming process. One of the most important things to consider is investing in...

Andrea Thompson
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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5 tips for managing withdrawal risks during retirement
It's time - finally time! - to hang up your heels, to put away your tie, and to venture into the land of the unknown. RETIREMENT! These...

Andrea Thompson
Mar 21, 20223 min read
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