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Blog by Jack Lumsden on Three of the best Insights for January 2025.

Three of our Best Insights for January 2025

Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter Our blog has grown tremendously over the last three years, with over 100 posts, each aimed at providing valuable insights into financial planning.  In this compilation, I’ve selected the articles that stand out as essential reads, whether you’re just starting your financial journey to retirement or

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Three best ideas on retirement planning from our December Newsletter

Three of our Best Ideas for December

Our Monthly 3-2-1 Newsletter Wrap-up 2024: A Simple Financial Checklist  As we approach the end of 2024, now is the perfect time to take stock of your finances and make sure everything is in place for a successful 2025. We’ve organized this checklist to cover the most important areas for

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Why the Legacy Conversation is so Important

Why the Legacy Conversation is Important

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The Legacy conversation is an important talk to have with your children and beneficiaries in order to reduce stress and potential conflict in the future.  It will put your children at ease and provide for peace

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My goal has always been to guide them in maximizing their potential.

Why I Do What I Do

I’ve always believed that people deserve to live their best lives, not just during their working years but as they transition into and through retirement. The reason for this is personal.  My mom passed away at 66 and my dad at 72, and they never got to enjoy retirement. This

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The Real Affect of Taxes and Inflation on Investment Returns

The Real Affect of Taxes and Inflation on Investment Returns

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Over the long term, taxation and inflation reduces your real purchasing power. The result can be quite dramatic and must be taken into consideration when investing. How do Taxes and Inflation affect investment returns? “You haven’t

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Probate Planning with Trusts
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Trusts for Retirees – Probate Planning

When estate planning, most retirees wish to review strategies to avoid probate fees, which in Ontario are 1.5% of the value of the asset that ...
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Chapter Seven on being an executor
Estate & Legacy Planning

So, You’re an Executor – What are Your Duties and Liabilities?

Chapter Seven of Preserving Wealth. For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The first three days of our vacation were perfect. The temperature ...
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Four conversations families should be having concerning their financial and estate plans.
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The Four Essential Family Conversations

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Based on my experience of helping many families over the years, ...
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Strategies to pay less tax in retirement.
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Nine Tax Strategies to Pay Less Tax in Retirement

Income tax is one of the largest expenses any retiree has. The Fraser Institute Report indicated that Canadians paid 42.3% of income as taxes in ...
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The three Estate Buckets
Estate & Legacy Planning

The Three Estate Buckets

Annually with clients, we review how their estate will be distributed to their beneficiaries. We determine if there are any changes in their desires, or ...
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Transfer of Ownership
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Should I Transfer the Ownership of My House or Investment Account into Joint Ownership

Transfer the Ownership of my House or Investment Account into Joint Ownership with my Children to Avoid Probate Fees. A common question we receive is, ...
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