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Segregated Funds

What are Segregated Funds?

Many people are familiar with mutual funds as an investment but are not as familiar with segregated funds. Segregated funds are investment funds (like mutual funds) that life insurance companies offer.  How are they similar to mutual funds? The key features that are different from mutual funds: Unique Uses for

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cash now

What To Do with Cash Now

The Bank of Canada has raised its policy rate over 2022, and it is currently 3.75%.  Prior to the interest rate increases this year, there were not many options for your cash reserves. With inflation running at 6.9 % today, you need to earn as much interest as you can on

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2022 Year-End Planning Checklist

The end of the year is a great time to take a quick review of your personal finances to determine if you have any action items prior to December 31.   To help this process below is a checklist that covers events, milestones, taxes, insurance, and retirement plans – areas that

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4 percent rule

4 Things Retirees Should Know About the 4% Rule

When people are looking to make the transition to retirement, they want to know how much they can spend each year without running out of money. The amount of capital you can safely withdraw from your portfolio each year without running out of money has been called the “Safe Withdrawal

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Market Turndown and Recession

What to do during a Market Downturn or Recession

With the market decline this year and a potential recession, people want to know what they should do with their investments and financial plans. You can take the following suggestions and actions to help navigate a market downturn. Key Suggestions Avoid doing anything drastic With a market decline, it can

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Three Insights for August on financial and retirement planning.
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Three of our Best Insights for August

Our Monthly 3-2-1- Newsletter RESOURCE: Preserving Wealth: Chapter Four, Tax Concerns, RRSPs and TFSAs. Uncle Wayne, with his wealth of financial knowledge, shared invaluable lessons ...
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Game Plan Strategy for August is Top Financial Goals.
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Game Plan Strategy: August Financial Checklist

This Month’s Focus: Are These Really Your Top Financial Goals? If I asked you to name your top 3 financial goals, what would you say? ...
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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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