Appendix B: The Four Essential Family Conversations
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The Estate Documents Conversation The estate documents conversation is a conversation you should have with your parents, children, executors, and powers of attorney to review and discuss the following key issues: With your parents: With your children: With your executor and powers of attorney […]
Exploring the New FHSA: A Savings Plan for Your First Home
Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. Are you a Canadian resident dreaming of owning your first home? (unfortunately, with housing prices and mortgage rates today, often it is only a dream.) As of April this year, a new savings plan has been introduced to help […]
The Retiree’s Initial Tax Decision
Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. Additional editing by ChatGPT. In the recently released 2023 Fidelity Retirement Report, retirees’ top concerns were identified as follows: Unsurprisingly, many retirees aim to reduce their tax burden while striving for a tax-efficient estate transfer to the next generation. This situation often […]
Simplifying the Timing of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for Retirees
One question that arises often among retirees is, “When should we start taking CPP (Canada Pension Plan)?” Is it better to begin receiving benefits as early as possible or defer them longer? Understanding Canada Pension Plan (CPP) The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a government pension program that provides lifelong income starting at age 65. […]
What is the difference between Saving for Retirement and Creating a Cash-flow for Retirement?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® The following is an excerpt that describes the difference between saving for retirement and creating a cash flow in retirement. “The key thing is that once you retire, you’ll want to create a strategy to replace the monthly paycheque you’ve been […]
How Business Owners Can Increase Retirement Savings Using an Individual Pension Plan (IPP)
As a Canadian business owner and incorporated professional, you understand the importance of planning for retirement outside of your business value. An Individual Pension Plan (IPP) is a great retirement tool, especially for high-income earners aged 40 and up. What is an IPP? An IPP is a defined pension plan registered with the Canadian Revenue […]
What is a Certified Financial Planner?
Managing your finances and investments can be complicated. You may not be comfortable investing on your own. If you need help making decisions about how to manage your finances best, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) may be the answer. The CFP® marks after a planner’s name indicate they have achieved and maintain internationally recognized standards […]
Chapter 5: Protecting Your Family
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The following weekend, Sandra and I woke up early on Saturday. The water was still, and the sun was just beginning to burn off the morning haze. We decided to slip down to the water for a quick swim before the kids woke up. When we […]
Chapter 4: Tax Concerns, RRSPs, and TFSAs
For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE We were finishing up the Cajun hot dogs when David had the gall to complain that his were a bit more Cajun than usual. I told him that if he didn’t keep quiet, he might wind up with a good ol’ Louisiana-style blackened steak for dinner […]
Key 2023 Financial Planning Facts and Figures
RRSPs Spousal RRSP Rules TFSAs Old Age Security (OAS) OAS Claw Back (recovery tax) 2023 Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Payments Registered Education (RESP) Limits Probate Fees in Ontario Ontario Withholding Tax for RRSP and RRIF withdrawals: 2023 Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) Tax Rates for Ontario Important Dates: Source of Information: Download our White […]