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Deciding on which financial planner to hire is a particularly important decision for families to make.

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 decision for families to make. The following are key questions that FP Canada has designed to help in the selection process. How to Interview a

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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.

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 the long run. This month’s checklist gives you proactive steps to help lower your tax bill and avoid common oversights. Taking just a few minutes

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Three Insights for July 2024 by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®

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 Wealth for the Next Generation, we are introduced to a family gathering at their father’s summer cottage in Honey Harbour. It’s the opening weekend of

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Probate Trusts and Estate Tax

Why Probate May be a Good Thing!

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Much has been written about the various strategies to avoid probate fees or the estate administration tax.  The reason is simple, in Ontario, probate fees are 1.5% of the estate over $50,000.  This fee is applied

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Differences in Investment Classes discussion by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®

What are the Different Investment Classes?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Before you invest your money, you should understand what the actual investment is. The following passage describes the three basic investment classes. Alice had listened politely but was clearly get­ting impatient. “So, Uncle Wayne, you know

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What is the Process Once you Hire a Financial Advisor?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® I was speaking to someone on the phone a couple of weeks ago, and the question they asked was “what is the process after we hire a financial advisor?”. This is a very important question to

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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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