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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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What are the risks to Retirement Income Planning?

What are the Risks to Retirement Income Planning?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The following is an excerpt that describes some of the risks to retirement income planning. “That’s a great analogy, Uncle Wayne. I can see how it’s important to make sure you have a great plan as

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Optimal Timing for Old Age Security Benefits

Optimal Timing for Initiating Old Age Security Benefits

One of the pivotal questions frequently encountered by retirees is, “When should I start  Old Age Security (OAS) benefits?” Should OAS be commenced at age 65, or would it be more advantageous to delay starting OAS to age 70? Understanding Old Age Security (OAS) Old Age Security is a monthly

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This is an essential conversation that clients are having with their parents when they reach their mid-70s, and clients in their mid-70s have with their children.

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

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Insurance & Risk Management Financial Checklist
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Insurance & Risk Management Financial Checklist

Your insurance and risk planning are big pieces of your overall financial picture. Use this checklist to make sure your coverage still fits your goals ...
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Deciding on which financial planner to hire is a particularly important decision for families to make.
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Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Financial Planner

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Deciding on which financial planner to hire is a particularly important ...
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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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