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 belief has driven me throughout […]
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 goals. While everyone’s situation is […]
You better have a Plan for a Retirement Home

“You better have a Plan for a Retirement Home, as I am not funding that bill.” Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® While having dinner with our daughter Paige the other night, the topic of money came up. Paige told us, “you better have a plan for […]
Essential Insights from the Double O’s: Chapter Two

Authored by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE Chapter 2 delves into the importance of assessing one’s financial standing through the “Double-O Lists” – what you Own and what you Owe. Set in a familial setting, Uncle Wayne imparts invaluable wisdom, stressing […]
Earning Investment Income in a Corporation – Budget Update

For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE Written by: Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. A great strategy many owners of Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) use to build up retirement savings is to invest within their corporation using the benefit of the tax deferral between their personal income tax […]
How do you Develop a Diversified Portfolio?

How do you Develop a Diversified Portfolio? For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® “So how do you actually develop a diversified portfolio?” asked Sally. “I understand the basics between bonds and equities, and clearly I haven’t been doing […]
Annuities Update for Retirees: Creating A Personal Pension Plan

For your FREE E-Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE In recent years, annuities have gained renewed appeal for retirees due to the shift in interest rates. This article explores annuities and why they could benefit your retirement income strategy. Understanding Annuities – Your Personal Pension Plan An annuity is a contract with a life insurance company […]
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 Sign up for our Newsletter […]
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. The point is, why create […]
Chapter Eight: Who Actually Owns The Inheritance?

For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The rest of the week was a real scorcher. The temperature was still in the mid-thirties, but there was no wind, not even a breeze. David and Alice were coming up for a week of holidays, so they had planned to get away early on Friday […]