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Learn More About Retirement Planning 

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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Uncle Waynes Top Estate Planning Tips

Appendix A: Uncle Wayne’s Top Estate Planning Tips

For your FREE E-reader Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE   For more information, refer to Preserving Wealth: The Next Generation – The definitive guide to protecting, investing, and transferring wealth by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®. Buy Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE

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It is important to have the Estate Document Conversation with your family and power of attorney.

The Estate Documents Conversation

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Living through the COVID-19 Pandemic has made more people review their estate plans and ensure they have what is required. A critical part of this review is to include an Estate Documents Conversation with their family. 

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Simplifying Timing of CPP for Retirees

Simplifying the Timing of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for Retirees

One question that arises often among retirees is, “When should we start taking CPP (Canada Pension Plan)?” Is it better to begin receiving benefits as early as possible or defer them longer? Understanding Canada Pension Plan (CPP) The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a government pension program that provides lifelong

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Probate Planning with Trusts
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Trusts for Retirees – Probate Planning

When estate planning, most retirees wish to review strategies to avoid probate fees, which in Ontario are 1.5% of the value of the asset that ...
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Chapter Seven on being an executor
Estate & Legacy Planning

So, You’re an Executor – What are Your Duties and Liabilities?

Chapter Seven of Preserving Wealth. For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The first three days of our vacation were perfect. The temperature ...
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Four conversations families should be having concerning their financial and estate plans.
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The Four Essential Family Conversations

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Based on my experience of helping many families over the years, ...
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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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