Canadian Pension Plan changes to meet boomer demands

skipjo — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:44:05 +0000

We knew it was coming. For years we’ve been hearing that the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) might run out before we do. While government officials maintain that the plan has enough assets to provide benefits, they are making some changes, with the realization that a wave of the soon-to-be-60 boomers could be looking to start collecting benefits.

Say hello to the new CPP

….Read More

Maclean Financial Newsletter – Winter 2011

skipjo — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:53:35 +0000

Winter 2011 Newsletter

New Market Watch – December 2011

skipjo — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:42:02 +0000

Market Watch December 2011

Changes to the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)

skipjo — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:30:41 +0000

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is changing to better reflect how Canadians choose to live, work, and retire. The Government of Canada is adapting the CPP to ensure it remains fair and sustainable, and that it responds to the evolving needs of Canada’s aging population and to changes in the economy and labour market.

The changes, which the Government will gradually introduce from 2011 to 2016, will give you more options so that you can make decisions that are right for you as you make the transition from work to retirement.

To Read More Click here

The factsheet at the bottom has a very good summary based on the age of the person when they first receive the CPP benefits

A Vote Of Confidence

skipjo — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:51:54 +0000

This past year has tested the confidence of many Canadian investors. Confidence in the markets, confidence in the products and investments they selected, confidence in the companies they chose to trust their money with, and for some of us, confidence in our own judgement and ability to make the right investment decisions…… to read the rest of the article please feel free to download “A Vote Of Confidence” article.

A Vote of Confidence

Welcome

skipjo — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:24:31 +0000

Welcome to MacLeanFinancial.com – our new home on the World Wide Web!

An important part of “going online” is opening up new lines of communication with our friends and loyal customers, and to a whole new group of prospective customers. Please take an opportunity to go through our Web site and learn about the full range of services – and the investment and insurance products that we offer.

Once you’re acquainted with the site, come back and visit every few weeks to keep up on the latest news from MacLean & MacLean financial. It may be a news release about a service or product that we’re offering that you ought to be aware of – or, it may be some thoughts about how we can engage with you to enhance our relationship. Each entry will be dated and you’ll have the ability to add comments and questions.What’s New – our Web Bulletin is designed to invite your comments, questions and suggestions. And if you want us to respond back to you – and you alone, please make sure that you provide a useful email address.

Finally, please feel free to pass our Web address (macleanfinancial.com) to your friends.

Jo-Anne MacLean