Archive for May 2017
Weekend Reading: Calgary Marathon Edition
I’ve been slowly upping my running game and this weekend my wife and I head up to Calgary to race in the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon. I’m still a step behind my wife, who is a more seasoned runner, so I’m entered in the 10 kilometre race while my wife attempts her first half-marathon. I’m aiming…
Read MoreFrom The Boomer & Echo Mailbag: Why Is My Employer Switching Our Defined Benefit Plan To A Defined Contribution Plan?
Q. I have received notice that my employer is switching my Defined Benefit Pension Plan to a Defined Contribution Plan. What are the implications to my future retirement? You are not alone. More and more companies are replacing defined benefit plans with defined contribution plans. This is primarily due to the rising expenses and long-term…
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