We are often asked by members whether or not they should take their commuted value as a lump sum payout upon termination. Many of these members desire to have control over the investment of their …
May 24th, 2016
George & Bell Consulting Congratulates Harry Satanove on Retirement
On May 16th, George & Bell Consulting hosted a party to celebrate the retirement and many career accomplishments of Harry Satanove. After almost 35 years in the actuarial business, Harry has decided it’s time to …
January 30th, 2015
CPP Enhancement: The Debate Takes Centre Stage
See below for the link to Jeremy’s article published in the January/February issue of Plans and Trusts. CPP Enhancement – The Debate Takes Centre Stage
October 10th, 2014
New Study – Shifting Public Sector DB Plans to DC
Attached is a report by Robert L. Brown and Craig McInnes who tackle the debate about income security in retirement. Shifting Public Sector DB Plans to DC
May 29th, 2014
It’s Time for a Rethink Around LTD Coverage for Older Employees
Click the link below to read Jeremy’s recent article for the Canadian HR Reporter. It’s time for a rethink around LTD coverage for older employees
January 13th, 2014
Happy New Year
We are a few days into 2014 and for some people this means reflecting back at the year that was and anticipating the year ahead and beyond. Personally 2013 was a year of change for …
January 28th, 2013
Accounting Matters – Old Age Security
When Old Age Security was changed in the Federal budget last year some people asked me whether the cuts were necessary. That is a difficult question because almost all government spending decisions are choices rather …
January 7th, 2013
The Impact of Aging on Investment Returns
I originally wrote this article in May 2011. I think that it remains relevant today: feel free to disagree (or agree) in the comments below. Suppose you were told that you would live to 120. …