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Nicole Andrews
Mortgage Agent — Liquidity Coordinator
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Financial Planner
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Accountant
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Estate Lawyer
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Firm / credentials
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Email
Section 1 of 5
Who is this for?
Just mePlanning for myself
My partner and IPlanning together
Person 1
Current age
Retirement age
Person 2
Current age
Retirement age
Income Splitting
Must be executed by a licensed CPA. File T1032 annually. This tool illustrates the opportunity only.
Section 2 of 5
Retirement income goals
From Section 1
Age 65
Desired lifestyle income
$75K /yr
$30K$75K$200K
Annual household income target. This tool shows how much is covered, from where, and how long it lasts.
CPP and OAS timing
Delay to 7042% more CPP & 36% more OAS — permanently
Take at 65Base rate — starts sooner
Already receivingCPP and/or OAS active
Current CPP + OAS combined
Enter your actual monthly government income — this replaces the estimate.
$0
$0$1,000$2,000$4K
Combined CPP + OAS max at 70 is ~$2,171/mo per person. Enter your actual combined amount.
Working partner income
If one partner is still working during the other's retirement, their income reduces the bridge gap.
$0
$0$50K$150K
Additional future income?
Rental, part-time work, or other income that will become available.
$0
$0$1,250$5K
Income type
When available
Section 3 of 5
Assets and savings
Employer pension (monthly)
$0 /mo
$0$2,500$10K
Defined benefit pension. Fully taxable. Eligible for income splitting with a lower-income spouse.
TFSA
$0
$0$125K$500K
Tax-free withdrawals. Not reported on T1. Draw first.
Yes — I own propertyHome equity may be part of your retirement plan
No — I rent or do not ownAnalysis will focus on income and savings
Primary residence value
$600K
$200K$1M$3M+
Mortgage remaining
$0
$0$500K$2M
How long do you intend to stay at this address?
Under 5 yearsLikely to downsize or relocate before retirement
More than 5 yearsPlanning to stay for the foreseeable future
Age in place indefinitelyThis is home — my goal is to remain here
Legacy & estate readiness
Check all that apply
Permanent life insurance?
YesPolicy in place
Not yetNo current policy
Desired inheritance to preserve for family
Amount to protect$0
$0$125K$500K+
This amount is reserved from home equity and will not be used for retirement income. If you want to access home equity while also preserving this inheritance, permanent life insurance is the recommended solution — your estate lawyer can structure it.
Who is already part of your retirement team?
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Illustrative assessment — not financial advice. All decisions require a licensed professional.
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Income Breakdown
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estimated monthly retirement income
Retirement Report Card
Grades your retirement plan — and maps the conversations that strengthen it.
Illustrative assessment — not financial advice
Retirement Report Card
Grades your retirement plan — and maps the conversations that strengthen it.
Illustrative assessment — not financial advice
Advisor Notes —
This report is illustrative only. It does not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. All financial decisions should be made with a licensed CFP, CPA, or lawyer appropriate to your situation.
✓Tax-free income from home equity — never appears on your T1
✓Bridge the gap before CPP and OAS arrive
✓Preserve investments — let home equity carry the early years
✓No effect on OAS, GIS, or any government benefit
HomeEquity Bank · Equitable Bank · Home Trust · Bloom Financial
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Liquidity Reserve — Optional
Mortgage Agent — Level 2 · Lic. M20003604
Nicole Andrews
BRX Mortgage · Brokerage #13463
519-942-5400 · nicole@ourmortgagelady.com
Your income plan doesn't depend on home equity. It remains available as a tax-free reserve — not reported on your T1, no effect on OAS or GIS. Worth a conversation before you need it.
HomeEquity Bank · Equitable Bank · Home Trust · Bloom Financial
This team card is prepared by Nicole Andrews for client distribution. Each professional is an independent practitioner in their respective field.