Early retirement costs hike as inflation erodes savings
A Canadian two part series warns a 5 percent annual inflation rate doubles living costs in 14 years and a $35 000 salary would need about $92 865 in 2010 to maintain purchasing power. Experts urge early planning, emphasizing starting in late twenties or even teens, and showcase an example of Heather Morris investing $100 monthly into Industrial Horizon RRSP with projected growth to $1.7 million by age 65 and options to convert to RRIF or annuity to manage taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart McKay
Terry Stone
Bolton Tremblay Funds, Inc
Heather Morris
Industrial Horizon Mutual Fund
Morris
Industrial Horizon
Recall and Reformdom Stir on Prairies GST Clash
A Prairies crowd rally voices discontent with MP accountability and calls for recall. Discussion cites Preston Manning and Stan Waters, contrasting Burke’s view that MPs serve national rather than local interests. Reports note Elk Island’s anti GST head and rebels Kilgour and Kindsey may oppose GST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
Ottawa
PC Party
Preston Manning
Reform Party
Stan Waters
Hanna Herald
Alberta
Elk Island
Brian O’kurley
Kindsey
Kilgour
Devon Dispatch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Echo
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
Ona
Manitoba
U.S.A
England
By Sandi Naiman
Scratching River Post
Post
Ian Edmund Burke
Burke
Meech Lake
Waters
Canada
Margaret Bannerman
Newfoundland
Josh Billings