How to draw down your portfolio

2023 Financial Goals – May Update

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Mark | 14 Comments

2023 Financial Goals – May Update “Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” ― Roy T. Bennett, Thought Leader, Author: The Light in the Heart Indeed. Welcome to our May…

How much do you need to retire on $7,000 per month?

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Mark | 40 Comments

How much do you need to retire on $7,000 per month? In previous posts on my site, I highlighted how much you need to save to retire on $5,000 per month AND $6,000 per month. I’ll link to those detailed…

How and when to withdraw from RRSP and TFSA

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Mark | 90 Comments

How and when to withdraw from RRSP and TFSA What a journey it’s been, but it’s soon time to figure out how and when to withdraw from the RRSP and TFSA. Read on! The Journey: I’ve been writing about personal…

The benefits of Variable Percentage Withdrawals (VPW)

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Mark | 90 Comments

The benefits of Variable Percentage Withdrawals (VPW) As folks start entering retirement (or even start thinking about retirement), I suspect the following questions come to mind… How much is enough to fund my retirement? When should I start drawing down…