What is the Eldercare Conversation?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The COVID-19 Pandemic highlighted the key issue of Eldercare in Canada and why everyone should include an Eldercare strategy in their financial plan. In my experience, this is an essential conversation that clients are having with their parents when they reach […]
Appendix A: Uncle Wayne’s Top Estate Planning Tips
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Chapter 9: Probate, Trusts, and Estate Tax Minimizing Strategies
For your FREE E-reader Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE “This is great coffee, Sandra,” said Uncle Wayne. “I wish you could talk your Aunt Jen into buying the good stuff. She always gets coffee on sale, and it’s so weak that I end up needing a whole pot just to get my heart started […]
The Estate Documents Conversation
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Living through the COVID-19 Pandemic has made more people review their estate plans and ensure they have what is required. A critical part of this review is to include an Estate Documents Conversation with their family. The point is, why create […]
Simplifying the Timing of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for Retirees
One question that arises often among retirees is, “When should we start taking CPP (Canada Pension Plan)?” Is it better to begin receiving benefits as early as possible or defer them longer? Understanding Canada Pension Plan (CPP) The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a government pension program that provides lifelong income starting at age 65. […]
Chapter Eight: Who Actually Owns The Inheritance?
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The rest of the week was a real scorcher. The temperature was still in the mid-thirties, but there was no wind, not even a breeze. David and Alice were coming up for a week of holidays, so they had planned to get away early on Friday […]
What is the difference between Saving for Retirement and Creating a Cash-flow for Retirement?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The following is an excerpt that describes the difference between saving for retirement and creating a cash flow in retirement. “The key thing is that once you retire, you’ll want to create a strategy to replace the monthly paycheque you’ve been […]
Chapter Seven: So, You’re an Executor – What are Your Duties and Liabilities?
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The first three days of our vacation were perfect. The temperature was near thirty degrees, with just enough of a breeze for windsurfing. The kids were behaving, and all seemed right with the world. Sally was at the cottage this week, too but was staying up […]
Protecting Your Family – Insurance
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CPA® How much Life Insurance do we need? “ A common rule is the amount of life insurance you need is linked to the amount of capital it would take to: What you have to remember is that you’re not really insuring […]
How Business Owners Can Increase Retirement Savings Using an Individual Pension Plan (IPP)
As a Canadian business owner and incorporated professional, you understand the importance of planning for retirement outside of your business value. An Individual Pension Plan (IPP) is a great retirement tool, especially for high-income earners aged 40 and up. What is an IPP? An IPP is a defined pension plan registered with the Canadian Revenue […]
