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Learn More About Retirement Planning 

Insights

Learn More About Retirement Planning 

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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Executor Checklist

Appendix D: Executor Checklist

For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE The duties of Executor/Executrix/Liquidator in Quebec (referred to as the Executor throughout this document) require you to take on the responsibility of administering the estate and carrying out the last wishes of the deceased. The Last Will and Testament is the

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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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We discuss whether you want to be an Executor.
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What Do I Do if I Don’t want to be An Executor?

The question that arises occasionally from clients is: Can you turn down the role of an executor if you are named one?  Why turn it ...
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Couple Retirement Income Planning
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Risks to Retirement Income Planning

Retirement Income Planning is a speciality in the world of financial advice. There are specific risks that are different from simply saving for retirement. It ...
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Creating a Financial Road Map
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What is the First Step to Creating your Financial Road Map for Retirement?

If you wish to create your own Financial Road Map for retirement, you need two things to start: You need to know where you are ...
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when making the transition to retirement review the six levers in planning.
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The Six Levers to Retirement Income Planning

When you are about to make the big transition from your working years to your work optional or retirement years, you will need to create ...
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The Four Pillars to a Successful and Happy Retirement
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The Four Pillars to a Successful and Happy Retirement

When helping clients and their families make the transition to retirement or work optional years, I have discovered that there are four key pillars to ...
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