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Tax Free Update for 2023

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Update for 2023 

Key Items:   Resource: Tax-Free Savings Account Guide for Individuals TFSA Summary A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a type of savings account that has been available to Canadian residents over the age of 18 since 2009. Contributions to a TFSA are not tax deductible, but any income earned within

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Blogs from 2022

The 32 Blog Posts from 2022

Below I have sorted the thirty-two blog posts I wrote last year by topic of interest to make the content easier to find. Some of the articles are good, some are ok, and some are… Feel free to forward them to any family or friends who may find them of

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How Do You Develop a Diversified Portfolio? 

A common question people have when we initially meet is, “How do you develop an investment portfolio?” Many people have a basic understanding of the difference between income and equities but are unsure of how to put it all together. When approaching retirement or in retirement, there are six key

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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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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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The Essential Family Conversations You Should Be Having
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The Essential Family Conversations You Should be Having

When the world experienced COVID-19 globally, it brought family planning and care issues to the forefront for many families as concerns for their loved ones ...
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Jack Lumsden can help answer questions on RESPs
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Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

My kids are 18 and 20, does setting up a new Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) still make sense? A new client asked if it ...
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Three articles on retirement income planning
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Three of Our Best Insights for September

Monthly One – Two – Three Newsletter RESOURCE: What is Your Bear Market Plan in Retirement?   Unfortunately, market declines and recessions will happen regularly, ...
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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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