As a self-employed person you are your own employer. That means freedom and flexibility, but also responsibility. One of the most important financial topics that is often postponed is retirement. While as a self-employed person it is crucial to arrange this properly yourself. In this article you can read how pension for self-employed people works, […]
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Shutdown 2025’s only economic report was released to much fanfare, but don’t get used to it. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the September Consumer Price Index (CPI), originally scheduled to be released on October 15, would be released on October 24, it also said that “no other releases will be delayed […]
The four allege in a lawsuit filed Monday in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that the Canada Pension Plan’s investment manager is breaching its duty to invest in their best interests and by its approach exposes their contributions to excessive risk of loss. “I don’t want to sue my pension plan administrator, but I […]
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for state employees lost 71 percent of a $468 million private equity investment in clean energy. Because CalPERS pension benefits are only 79 percent funded, California taxpayers and the state government must make up the remaining 21 percent. With a high pension deficit of $180 billion, CalPERS’ private […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. Key Takeaways Treat your business as a revenue engine, not a piggy bank Separate personal wealth from business wealth Build a marketable business, but don’t rely on sales Think about the long term, not just growth Most entrepreneurs dream of building a business, scaling it, and one […]
The first can be considered a must-read by retirees and those about to retire: William Bengen’s A richer pensionthe long-awaited update of his classic book on the much-quoted 4% rule: Maintaining client portfolios during retirement. That book was first published in 2006 and was originally aimed at financial advisors, but became popular with the general […]
CPP/OAS strategy without other pensions You can start your retirement pension with Canada Pension Plan (CPP) at the age of 60, or postpone it until the age of 70. For every month you delay after the age of 60, the pension increases. If you retire at the age of 60 and continue to work, you […]
When Should You Continue Contributing to Your RRSP? If you have a group RRSP with matching contributions from your employer, this will provide a significant boost to your savings. Many group plans offer matching contributions of 25%, 50% or even 100% on contributions up to a certain dollar amount or percentage of income. To get […]
Outfield Brett Phillips has announced his pension after seven major League seasons. In an Instagram reel Today released, Phillips has assigned his career to his family, his faith and to many people in and out of baseball who helped him achieve his success. In addition to those who were mentioned in his speech, the 31-year-old […]