Nov 02, 2023

Episode 277: The Cash Wedge w/ Phil Briggs, and the Four Ds of Tax Planning

During this episode, Financial Advisor and Associate Portfolio Manager Phil Briggs joins us to discuss the ‘cash wedge’ financial strategy. He also shares his motivation for joining PWL Capital after kicking off his career in the banking industry. Next, Mark McGrath unpacks the four D’s of tax planning and how to implement them in your future planning. We review a much-loved past episode featuring Dr. William Bernstein and unpack the principles taught in Seth Godin’s latest book, The Song of Significance. During the aftershow, you’ll hear about our recent explorations in the world of infinite banking, Admired Leadership, and more. In closing, we share some of our favourite reviews from guests all over the world and offer a glimpse of what’s to come in upcoming conversations. Thanks for listening! 

 

https://youtu.be/pFINe2AL1X4

 

Key Points From This Episode:

(0:02:19) Phil’s introduction to financial services and his decision to join PWL.

(0:07:06)The role of the podcast in helping Philip to take the plunge and leave his role at the bank. 

(0:09:35) What the ‘cash wedge’ strategy is and how it supports financial planning for retirement. 

(0:22:41) Stress-testing financial plans using the Monte Carlo simulation. 

(0:25:10) Mark McGrath joins the show for this episode’s Mark-to-Market segment.

(0:29:54) Assessing which category RSPs fit into.

(0:32:02) Past episode review: episode 108 with Dr. William Bernstein. 

(0:34:22) Reviewing Seth Godin’s book, The Song of Significance. 

(0:29:11) Seth’s principles on the road to significance.

(0:39:53) The aftershow: infinite banking, Admired Leadership, and more.

(0:42:43) Reviews from Canada, Australia, San Francisco, and beyond.

(0:47:44) A teaser for two upcoming episodes.


Participate in our Community Discussion about this Episode:

https://community.rationalreminder.ca/t/episode-277-the-cash-wedge-w-phil-briggs-and-and-the-four-ds-of-tax-planning-discussion-thread/25831

Links From Today’s Episode:

Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582.
Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ 
Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/
Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind
Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca
Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/ 
Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix
Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/
Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/
Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore
Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/
Philip Briggs on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-briggs-cfp%C2%AE-cim%C2%AE-362436125/
Mark McGrath on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcgrathcfp/
‘Sustainable Withdrawal Rates from Retirement Portfolios’ — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1969021
Megan McCoy on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-mccoy-phd/
Episode 108 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/108
Episode 226 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/226
Episode 217 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/217

 

About The Author
Cameron Passmore
Cameron Passmore

Cameron Passmore has been a leading advocate for evidence-based, systemic investing for over 20 years in the Ottawa area. Today, Cameron and his team serve a broad range of affluent clients across Canada.

Benjamin Felix
Benjamin Felix

Benjamin is co-host of the Rational Reminder Podcast and the host of a popular YouTube series.

Mark McGrath
Mark McGrath

Mark McGrath is a financial planner and writer with over a decade of experience working with physicians and incorporated professionals.

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