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Why the Legacy Conversation is so Important

Why the Legacy Conversation is Important

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The Legacy conversation is an important talk to have with your children and beneficiaries in order to reduce stress and potential conflict in the future.  It will put your children at ease and provide for peace

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My goal has always been to guide them in maximizing their potential.

Why I Do What I Do

I’ve always believed that people deserve to live their best lives, not just during their working years but as they transition into and through retirement. The reason for this is personal.  My mom passed away at 66 and my dad at 72, and they never got to enjoy retirement. This

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The Real Affect of Taxes and Inflation on Investment Returns

The Real Affect of Taxes and Inflation on Investment Returns

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Over the long term, taxation and inflation reduces your real purchasing power. The result can be quite dramatic and must be taken into consideration when investing. How do Taxes and Inflation affect investment returns? “You haven’t

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Does your game plan strategy for retirement include monthly financial goals?

Game Plan Strategy: Monthly Financial Checklists

Monthly Financial Checklists As part of our commitment to helping you achieve your financial goals, we have provided you with a monthly financial planning checklist. This article will include the checklists we sent out for July, August, September and November. Each checklist focuses on a key area of a comprehensive

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The Essential Steps as You Prepare for Retirement

The Essential Steps as You Prepare for Retirement

Download the White Paper: How to Make the Transition to Retirement HERE.   Typically, within 5 years of your projected retirement or work-optional date, it’s important to start taking key steps to ensure a smooth transition. This is a critical period to begin aligning your financial strategies with your future lifestyle

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Health and Medical Tax Strategy
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Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees I Keep Track of Health & Medical Expenses

A smart tax strategy during retirement is to keep track of your medical expenses and take advantage of any credits that may be available.
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Check your beneficiary designations now
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Avoid a huge $$$$ mistake. Check your beneficiary designations now!

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® In an article by Emma Davie in CBC News Canada, about ...
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Happy Couple enjoying their retirement
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Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Income Splitting

Income tax is one of the largest expenses any retiree has. A smart tax strategy to reduce a family’s overall tax burden is to split ...
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Choosing your Executor
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Who Should You Name As Executor?

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® A common question I received as an advisor is whom should ...
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Spend the Money
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“Spend the Money”: A Gentle Reminder That Life Is Happening Now

Intro: If you’ve ever felt guilty about spending your own money—even after a lifetime of saving – it turns out, you’re not alone. In a ...
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Ever feel like your financial plan has to be perfect?
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“Why Being ‘Less Wrong’ Might Be the Best Plan”

Ever feel like your financial plan has to be perfect? It doesn’t. In fact, trying to make it perfect can actually hold you back. I ...
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The Definitive Guide to Protecting, Investing, and Transferring Wealth.

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