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ENOUGH MONEY IN RETIREMENT: HOW CAN YOU BE WORTH OVER A MILLION DOLLARS &WORRY ABOUT BEING BROKE

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Enough money in retirement: Introduction

For most Canadians the thought of being worth over a million dollars is a totally unattainable dream. Yet, there are now almost 357,000 Canadians with at least $1 million in wealth, not including their primary home (Capgemini). And, as difficult as it is to believe, some of these millionaires worry about being broke. They worry about having enough money in retirement. The reality is that they may have reason for concern.

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Enough money in retirement: What do the ultra rich worry about?

  • 20% of ultra-high-net-worth investors (defined as those with a net worth between $5 million and $25 million), are concerned about having enough cash to last throughout retirement. (a 2017 survey by the Illinois-based Spectrem Group, a financial research firm).
  • People feel angst about running out of money in retirement whether they have $1 million, $10 million or $50 million”, says Gordon Stockman, a fee-only financial planner and principal of Efficient Wealth Management Inc. in Mississauga.

Enough money in retirement: Why do the rich worry about running out of money?

The rich have very expensive lifestyles to maintain. They’re used to the finest things in life – mansions, vacation homes, household staff, exotic cars, first class travel, designer clothes – and they don’t want to give anything up. But, how will they be able to maintain these fabulous lifestyles for what could be a 25 – 30 year retirement? Something’s got to give.

Enough money in retirement: Is it possible to be worth over a million dollars and go broke?

Unfortunately, although difficult to believe, yes it is. There are examples in the news every day about actors, actresses and professional athletes who earn unimaginable amounts of money, and declare bankruptcy. It also happens to doctors, lawyers and other “regular rich folk” who lost track of their spending and blew through their money. It can happen to anyone. Very few people are rich enough to be immune from money problems.

Enough money in retirement: What about you?

No matter how much money you have, take a good hard look and your finances. And if you find yourself in a financial danger zone, contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. We’re a full service insolvency and financial restructuring practice serving companies and people throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) facing financial crisis or bankruptcy that need a plan for Starting Over, Starting Now. Your financial problems can be solved with immediate action and the right plan. Give us a call today.

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By Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith is a licensed insolvency trustee and Senior Vice-President of Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. The firm deals with both individuals and companies facing financial challenges in restructuring, consumer proposals, proposals, receivership and bankruptcy.

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