Chapter 9: Probate, Trusts, and Estate Tax Minimizing Strategies

For your FREE E-reader Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE “This is great coffee, Sandra,” said Uncle Wayne. “I wish you could talk your Aunt Jen into buying the good stuff. She always gets coffee on sale, and it’s so weak that I end up needing a whole pot just to get my heart started […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chapter Seven: So, You’re an Executor – What are Your Duties and Liabilities?

For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth, CLICK HERE The first three days of our vacation were perfect. The temperature was near thirty degrees, with just enough of a breeze for windsurfing. The kids were behaving, and all seemed right with the world. Sally was at the cottage this week, too but was staying up […]
Protecting Your Family – Insurance

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CPA® How much Life Insurance do we need? “ A common rule is the amount of life insurance you need is linked to the amount of capital it would take to: What you have to remember is that you’re not really insuring […]
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 […]
What Are the Retirement Income Investment Options?

As you transition from your working years to retirement or optional work years, creating a cash flow stream from your investments is critical to retirement planning. There are five main retirement investment options to consider when developing a prudent plan for retirement cash flow: Income Only Investing, Income Focused Investing, Guaranteed Income Products, Total Return […]
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 […]