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How Business Owners Can Boost Retirement Savings with an Individual Pension Plan (IPP)
As a Canadian business owner or incorporated professional, planning for retirement goes beyond relying on your business value. An Individual Pension Plan (IPP) offers a strategic retirement tool, particularly beneficial for high-income earners aged 40 and above. What is an IPP? An Individual Pension Plan (IPP) is a defined benefit

What are the Top 26 Estate Planning Tips to Consider?
Estate Planning helps ensure a stress-free transition of your assets to the next generation or intended beneficiaries. Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The Top 26 Estate Planning Tips… from Preserving Wealth: The Next Generation. Have up-to-date wills. Have up-to-date powers of

What are the key items to consider when reviewing your insurance needs?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® As we clattered around in the kitchen, we summarized the major points from our discussion about insurance: 1. Many people underestimate the amount of insurance they need and/or buy the wrong kind. For short-term needs (less

Preserving Wealth: Chapter Six, Estate Planning – Wills and Powers of Attorney
Authored by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Chapter 6 discusses the intricacies of estate planning, focusing on wills and powers of attorney. On a rainy Saturday morning over breakfast Uncle Wayne leads a detailed discussion on ensuring one’s estate is managed according to personal wishes,

Preserving Wealth: Chapter Five, Protecting Your Family
Authored by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Chapter 5 of Preserving Wealth discusses the crucial topic of protecting your family through proper life insurance planning. During a lively weekend gathering, led by Uncle Wayne, they explore different types of life insurance, assess their coverage needs,

How Does Retirement Spending Change as You Age?
As people transition into retirement or semi-retirement, they often wonder how much they can safely spend without running out of money. Although no one can predict exactly how much they will spend 30 years from now, creating a projection is essential for planning. On average, retirees tend to spend less
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