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Retirement Blind Spots Wealthy Families Can’t Afford to Ignore

Affluent families often believe their wealth makes them immune to financial pitfalls. While having significant assets certainly provides more flexibility, it does not shield them from mistakes in planning. Overlooking details such as timing withdrawals, accounting for inflation, or assuming perpetual growth in certain investments can gradually erode wealth. The danger lies in complacency. Even with millions in assets, affluent households can fall short if they do not factor in long-term risks and changing circumstances. True financial immunity comes not from the size of the fortune but from the rigor of the planning that supports it. Mismanagement of Cash Flow Many wealthy families think cash flow management is only an issue for middle-income households. In reality, even large estates can face liquidity problems if income sources and expenses are not carefully balanced. Luxury spending, philanthropy, and investment commitments can quickly deplete cash if not monitored against predicta...

The Truth About Bank Investment Fees They’d Rather You Didn’t Know

When you trust a bank with your money, you expect safety, honesty, and professional help. But when it comes to investing through your bank, things aren’t always as they seem. One of the biggest secrets banks keep from their customers is how much they charge in investment fees. These charges are often hidden, confusing, and far more damaging than you think. Banks may work in your best interest, but how they profit from your investments often tells a different story. To protect your financial future , you need to know how these fees work, where they hide, and why your bank may not be eager to explain them. Banks Use Complex Fees to Make More Money Investment fees sound simple, but banks often structure them in ways that are hard to understand. They might label them advisory fees, management costs, or service charges. But no matter what they’re called, they all do the same thing — they take money out of your account. These fees are usually a percentage of your total investments. Instead o...

The Founding of Kipling Funds: Gary Perron’s Vision for Long-Term Outperformance

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