How advisors can adjust retirement and estate planning for DINK couples

The Globe and Mail
July 7, 2025.

In her latest article, Diana Orlic, Senior Investment Advisor at Richardson Wealth, discusses how dual-income, no-kids (DINK) clients can address the risk of “lifestyle inflation,” “undersaving,” and planning for retirement and contributions to RRSPs and TFSAs.

She also explores how some clients are choosing “donor-advised funds” or gifts to extended family members.

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