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The Four Essential Family Conversations

Appendix B: The Four Essential Family Conversations

For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The Estate Documents Conversation The estate documents conversation is a conversation you should have with your parents, children, executors, and powers of attorney to review and discuss the following key issues: With your parents:   With your children:    With your

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What are the Retirement Income Planning Options?

What are the Retirement Income Planning Options?

Retirement Income Planning Options Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® For your FREE E-Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE “There are five main options to achieve the cash flow you desire from your own assets: income only investing income-focused investing. guaranteed income: life

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Annuities Update for Retirees

Annuities Update for Retirees: Creating A Personal Pension Plan

For your FREE E-Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE In recent years, annuities have gained renewed appeal for retirees due to the shift in interest rates. This article explores annuities and why they could benefit your retirement income strategy.  Understanding Annuities – Your Personal Pension Plan An annuity is a contract

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FHSA: A Savings Plan for Your First Home

Exploring the New FHSA: A Savings Plan for Your First Home

Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. Are you a Canadian resident dreaming of owning your first home? (unfortunately, with housing prices and mortgage rates today, often it is only a dream.) As of April this year, a new savings plan

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Retirees aim to reduce their tax burden while striving for a tax-efficient estate transfer to the next generation.

The Retiree’s Initial Tax Decision

Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. In the recently released 2023 Fidelity Retirement Report, retirees’ top concerns were identified as follows:   Unsurprisingly, many retirees aim to reduce their tax burden while striving for a tax-efficient estate transfer to the

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The End of Summer Conversation with Jack Lumsden

Chapter Ten: The End of Summer

For your FREE E-reader Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE I could hardly believe it was already the Labour Day weekend. We had all arrived at the cottage on Friday night, and this would likely be the last time we’d all be together until Thanksgiving. It was easy to tell

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Smart tax planning can make a real difference. If you'd like to review your plan or have questions about anything on this checklist, we’re here to help.
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Game Plan Strategy: Your Monthly Financial Checklist

This Month’s Focus: Tax Planning Tips to Keep More of What You Earn Smart tax planning can make a real difference—not just today, but over ...
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Three Insights for July 2024 by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®
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Three of our Best Insights for July

Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter RESOURCE: Preserving Wealth: Chapter One, What are the 7 Key Lessons for Inheritance and Financial Planning?  In the first chapter of Preserving ...
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Probate Trusts and Estate Tax
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Why Probate May be a Good Thing!

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Much has been written about the various strategies to avoid probate ...
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Differences in Investment Classes discussion by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®
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What are the Different Investment Classes?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Before you invest your money, you should understand what the actual ...
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What is the Process Once you Hire a Financial Advisor?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® I was speaking to someone on the phone a couple of ...
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A couple ready to plan their retirement is asking the question how their financial advisor gets paid.
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How Do Financial Advisors Get Paid?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® It is important to understand how a financial advisor is compensated ...
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