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The Ins and Outs (and Pitfalls) Of Borrowing From Your Own Company
The article “The ins and outs (and pitfalls) of borrowing from your own company” was originally published in Canadian Family Offices originally published Published Jun 14, 2021 • Last updated Mar 04, 2024. Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels. How to extract money from your corporation while avoiding tax complications Funds can…
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Real-life cases show benefits of ‘quarterback’ planning for business owners
The article “Real-life cases show benefits of ‘quarterback’ planning for business owners” was originally published in Canadian Family Offices on March 4, 2024. Photo by Samson Katt from Pexels. These individuals are prone to suffer financially when well-intended advice comes solely from siloed advisors, writes Nancy Grouni. As a Certified…
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Can Lyle, 48, and Tonia, 53, Afford To Trade Their Home For Two Condos?
The article “Can Lyle, 48, and Tonia, 53, afford to trade their home for two condos?” was originally published on the Globe and Mail on October 20th, 2013 by Dianne Maley. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. Before Lyle and Tonia can retire, they have to pay off the $425,000…
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Business Owners, You Can – And Likely Should – Be Growing Your Corporate Savings
The article “Business owners, you can – and likely should – be growing your corporate savings” was originally published in Canadian Family Offices on February 24, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. Cash can be invested in stocks, funds or real estate and grow inside the corporation just like…
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Business Owners, Don’t Neglect Your CDA Account – It’s A Beautiful Thing
The article “Business owners, don’t neglect your CDA account – it’s a beautiful thing” was originally published in Canadian Family Offices on October 29, 2021. Photo by Artem Podrez from Pexels. It keeps track of the cash your corporation can pay out as a tax-free capital dividend Much effort is…
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I am currently 54 and hoping to retire at 55
Originally published in the Global News – Make The Most of Your Money 123 Newsletter, written by Nancy Grouni, September 18, 2020. – THE QUESTION – “I am currently 54 and hoping to retire at 55. I’m blessed with a defined-benefit pension that offers retirement at 30 years service with…
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Investment Fee Transparency: Are You Paying Too Much?
The article “Investment fee transparency: Are you paying too much?” was originally published in RetireHappy on January 13, 2020. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) introduced new requirements in 2013 to ensure that investors receive specific information about investment costs and how their investments have performed. These requirements were phased in…
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TFSA beneficiary rules: Should you use the successor holder or beneficiary designation?
The article “TFSA beneficiary rules: Should you use the successor holder or beneficiary designation?” was originally published in RetireHappy on December 20, 2019. True or false? When planning to leave your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to your spouse, it is always best from an estate planning perspective to name your…
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Disability Tax Credit: Are You Missing Out On This Misunderstood Tax Credit?
The article “Disability Tax Credit: Are you missing out on this misunderstood tax credit?” was originally published in RetireHappy on October 10, 2017. Though many are aware that the disability tax credit is available for those who suffer from a “severe or prolonged physical or mental impairment,” many taxpayers may…
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Financial Planning for Seniors and their Adult Children
Life is full of uncertainty. Unfortunately, this can be especially true as we age. Declining health and death of a spouse are two life events common to seniors that will change their world – and sometimes overnight. A comprehensive financial and investment plan will address a number of issues that arise as…
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Four Things To Look For In A Financial Planner
Here are 4 points to help you identify what to look for in a Financial Planner: What to look for in a Financial Planner 1. Look for a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). CFP®’s are governed by the FPSC, (the governing body for Financial Planners in Canada). It is considered to be the…
Read MoreWho Should Bother With An RRSP? Part 2
Registered Retirement Savings Plans are the best tax break available for the average Canadian for one simple reason – they give the saver the opportunity to deduct contributions from taxable income and the money you make from your investments won’t be taxed. Not immediately, anyway – you will have to…
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