The Strategist June 2022

BY: Clarke White, CFP®, CRPC® (USA)


PLANNING THROUGH VOLATILITY

For anyone who doesn’t have a financial plan, now probably feels like a terrible time to start one. With portfolio values jumping around on a day to day basis and uncertainty woven into everyday aspects of life, it all feels like a very shaky foundation on which to build a long term plan. However, when we shift our focus away from the uncontrollable factors and begin to understand your personal goals, objectives and aspirations - that’s where the real progress is made. How much are we spending and saving, when do we plan on retiring, what will retirement look like – These are all factors which are primarily driven by our choices, and they just so happen to be the most important factors in any long-term retirement plan.

Questions like “Do we have enough?”, “How long will our money last?”, “What is left for our beneficiaries?” are just as relevant today as they are in periods of relative stability. Furthermore, analyzing your plan and exploring strategies related to tax planning, insurance, estate planning, business succession planning, emergency funding, saving for children’s educations, new homes, or other major purchases play an integral role in your overall wealth strategy. Not every component of a financial plan is related to our portfolios, and a lot of these decisions can, in many cases, be made regardless of portfolio volatility.

Though short term noise may have you feeling like you have lost track, simply reviewing your plan annually to ensure accuracy can go a long way in preparing for retirement or giving you piece of mind so you can sleep well at night. While no financial plan is meant to last forever – major life events should be discussed with your financial planner or wealth advisor. After all, understanding your goals, objectives and helping you live out your greatest aspirations are one of the most integral parts of your overall financial plan.

If you ask us, we always seem to think that right now (whenever that happens to be) is the best time to make a plan. It feels especially true today as volatility and uncertainty pose greater threats to our hard earned money. The best cure for uncertainty is having a plan to deal with the chaos. Contact Aspira Wealth team today to discuss your financial plan and help bring some certainty to these uncertain times.

Do you want to better understand and navigate your financial life? BOOK a meeting with our team to learn how we can help!

Stay tuned

Our next article will unveil details on the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) that was announced in the 2022 Federal Budget and will help the next generation plan for purchasing their first home.

RJL QUARTERLY REMINDER - UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURES

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