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 […]
Why Do You Need A Will?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Although the past pandemic seems to be under control, it has resulted in long term changes in the way people think about and look at their estate and income planning. It led individuals to consider the plans more thoughtfully they have […]
Strategies when Receiving an Inheritance
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Having a reputable Financial Advisor is a good start. For the short term, one should be looking both at the safety of the money and at the interest rates they can earn. “If you deposit the money at your bank or […]
Chapter 3: Protecting and Preserving your Wealth
“Well, David, I have to say one thing—you sure have become a good cook. This has been one of the best breakfasts we’ve had all summer.” David’s face was rife with suspicion as he glanced over at Alice. “It’s only our second Saturday breakfast, dear, and I think I know why you’re buttering me up. […]
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Update for 2023
Key Items: Resource: Tax-Free Savings Account Guide for Individuals TFSA Summary A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a type of savings account that has been available to Canadian residents over the age of 18 since 2009. Contributions to a TFSA are not tax deductible, but any income earned within the account is tax-free. You […]
The 32 Blog Posts from 2022
Below I have sorted the thirty-two 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… Feel free to forward them to any family or friends who may find them of value. If you have any […]
What are Segregated Funds?
Many people are familiar with mutual funds as an investment but are not as familiar with segregated funds. Segregated funds are investment funds (like mutual funds) that life insurance companies offer. How are they similar to mutual funds? The key features that are different from mutual funds: Unique Uses for Segregated Funds If you invest […]
What should you expect in regular progress meetings with your advisor?
Regular progress meetings should be scheduled during the year to update and adjust your retirement income plan. Your advisor should behave more like a guide to help you navigate the changes in your life by adjusting your Retirement Road Map to keep it on track. As part of this effort, a regular and ongoing review […]
Where do Financial Advisors work?
If you are unwilling to create and manage your own Retirement Road Map, you will want to find an advisor that specializes in working with people who, like you, are planning for the transition to retirement or who may already be retired. A report from July 2014 called “Sound Advice Insights into Canada’s Financial Advice […]
Key Tax Credits to Review
Key Tax Credits to Review As everyone begins to assemble their tax documents to complete their 2021 income tax returns, there are some tax credits you will not want to overlook. Be sure to bring any expenses to your accountant. Here is a helpful list. Carry Charges If you have a fee-based investment account, the […]
