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Canadian Dental Care Plan

Introducing the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

Written by: Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE In January 2024, Canada introduced the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), aiming to provide essential dental care support to Canadians. Link to the Government of Canada SITE Key

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Are Executors the same as Power of Attorney?

Executor Not Equal to Power of Attorney

Executor ≠ Power of Attorney For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. One common source of confusion in estate planning is distinguishing between the roles of executor and Power of Attorney. Executor Your executor is the

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Diversified Portfolio

How do you Develop a Diversified Portfolio?

How do you Develop a Diversified Portfolio? For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® “So how do you actually develop a diversified portfolio?” asked Sally. “I understand the basics between bonds and equities, and

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Interview Questions for a Financial Planner

Appendix H: Interview Questions For A Financial Planner

How To Interview A Financial Planner For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE Financial planners can help you plan for retirement, find the best way to finance a new home, save for your child’s education or simply help put your finances in order. Whatever your needs, working with

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Risk Management Planning

Appendix G: Risk Management Planning

For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE  Protect yourself, your family & your retirement due to unforeseen or unexpected events without damaging your lifestyle and savings. Stage in Life Wealth Management Concerns Contingencies Single – No Kids Protect yourself Long Term Disability Insurance   Protect your ability to

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Five Key Mindsets for the Transition to Retirement

5 Key Mindsets for the Transition to Retirement

Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd.  Introduction 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 on

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Check your beneficiary designations now
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Avoid a huge $$$$ mistake. Check your beneficiary designations now!

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® In an article by Emma Davie in CBC News Canada, about ...
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Happy Couple enjoying their retirement
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Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Income Splitting

Income tax is one of the largest expenses any retiree has. A smart tax strategy to reduce a family’s overall tax burden is to split ...
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Choosing your Executor
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Who Should You Name As Executor?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® A common question I received as an advisor is whom should ...
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Spend the Money
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“Spend the Money”: A Gentle Reminder That Life Is Happening Now

Intro: If you’ve ever felt guilty about spending your own money—even after a lifetime of saving – it turns out, you’re not alone. In a ...
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Ever feel like your financial plan has to be perfect?
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“Why Being ‘Less Wrong’ Might Be the Best Plan”

Ever feel like your financial plan has to be perfect? It doesn’t. In fact, trying to make it perfect can actually hold you back. I ...
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Jack Lumsden can help you retire with confidence
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The Story of Chandler and Monica Retiring with Confidence

How Chandler & Monica Went From “Do We Have Enough?” to Retiring with Confidence Chandler (70) and Monica (73) were in a solid financial position ...
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