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The 38 Blog Posts from 2021

I would like to thank all of you who have visited our blog and website. Below I have sorted the 38 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…… 

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Estate Buckets

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 opportunities to save taxes and/or fees. In a recent webinar by  Michael Kitces, Mathew Jarvis, a US Financial Advisor, shared a concept he uses with clients

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Executors

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 down? You may not want to be the executor due to family conflict, or the job may be too much for you. So, can you turn

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retirement income planning

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 requires a different skillset for the advisor to be able to plan for the specific risks when developing an income plan that will last a

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As a Power of Attorney, you step in if someone cannot manage their own financial affairs.
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A Power of Attorney Guide for Property

Balancing Care and Responsibility Managing a parent’s or anyone’s financial affairs through a Power of Attorney for Property (POA) can be both challenging and a ...
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Four types of Income in Retirement
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Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: The Four Types of Income in Retirement

Planning for taxes in retirement is like putting together a puzzle that is specific to each retiree. The type of income determines how it is ...
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As a retiree, there are a few tax credits you should be aware of which may reduce your tax bill
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Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Take Advantage of Key Tax Credits

As a retiree, there are a few tax credits you should be aware of which may reduce your tax bill. Every dollar you save in ...
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Retirement Income Planning

In a recent conversation, I was asked if there are any advantages to consolidate their investments and financial advisors as they approach retirement.
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A common question or concern as people approach retirement is what should they do about medical and health care coverage when they retire?
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Medical and Health Care Options for Retirees

While working many Canadians have medical and health insurance as an employee benefit. Their company often pays for a substantial portion of the coverage, and ...
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Prepare for the Next Big One
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How to Prepare for the Next Big One.

The last event I attended prior to COVID was the Daytona 500 in February 2020. You may be wondering how a NASCAR race relates to ...
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