by Esther Sande | Jan 1, 2025 | Blog, Family, financial planning, personal finances, RRSP, tax, Tax Free Savings Account
Welcome to our 2025 financial calendar! This calendar is designed to help you keep track of important financial dates and deadlines, such as tax filing and government benefit distribution. You can bookmark this page for easy reference or add these dates to your...
by Esther Sande | Aug 31, 2024 | Blog, Debt, Family, life insurance
Post-secondary education can be expensive, however having the opportunity to plan for it helps with making sure that you’re capable to meet the costs of education. In addition, when you have a plan, it’s easier to make financial decisions that align with your goals...
by Esther Sande | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, business owners, Family, farmers, insurance, Professionals, retirees
You most likely do, but the more important question is, What kind? Whether you’re a young professional starting out, a devoted parent or a successful CEO, securing a life insurance policy is probably one of the most important decisions you will have to make in your...
by Esther Sande | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Family, individuals, life insurance
Before buying insurance from your bank to cover your mortgage, understand the difference between self owned mortgage life insurance and bank owned life insurance. The key differences are ownership, premium, coverage, beneficiaries and portability.Ownership:Self: You...
by Esther Sande | Apr 22, 2024 | 2024, Blog, business owners, Family, financial advice, financial planning, individuals, investment, retirees, Retirement
With the upcoming 2024 Canadian tax rule changes, it’s important to review your financial strategies. We’ve identified the key changes that we expect to influence financial decisions for investors, business owners, incorporated professionals, retirees, and...
by Esther Sande | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, business owners, estate planning, Family, financial planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, investment, mortgage, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, retirees, Retirement, tax
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget. While there are no changes to federal personal or corporate tax rates, the budget introduces: An increase in the portion of capital gains...