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Learn More About Retirement Planning 

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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Planning Your Will and Powers of Attorney

Appendix C: Planning Your Will and Powers of Attorney

For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE Introduction  This document contains background information regarding the planning of your Will and Powers of Attorney.  Its purpose is to provide you with a further understanding of the subject matter and related issues, in order to assist you in making key

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Free Book Offer

Free Book Offer to Kick Off Your Finances in 2024!

As we start the new year, the desire to organize and get our “financial house” in order is a common resolution. To jump start this process, I am thrilled to extend an exclusive offer– a chance to receive one of 10 complimentary hard copies of “Preserving Wealth: The Next Generation,

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My top Article Picks from the past three years

My Top Article Picks from the Past 3 Years

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, whether

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Planning your Retirement in the next 36 months

Planning Your Retirement in the Next 36 Months?

Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. Are you considering retiring in the next 36 months, perhaps in 2024, 2025, or 2026? If so, it’s crucial to make sure you’re on the right financial path. Facing Key Challenges in Retirement Planning

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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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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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The Definitive Guide to Protecting, Investing, and Transferring Wealth.

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