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Wondering what an estate plan should include? Here's a checklist of items you should have in your estate plan and things you need to do. If you have not read our blog post yet, Do I Need an Estate Plan? I encourage you to do so. It is a short read but paints a really good picture of who needs an estate plan and most importantly, why. You will find out that you're not too young to have an estate plan, it does not need to be expensive and there are plenty of good reasons you sh...

If buying a home or condo is on your future wish list, you'll want to start saving as soon as possible. Here are 4 smart ways you can start saving for a down payment and the pros and cons that go along with them. 1. Use the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan for a down payment The government allows first-time home buyers to use their RRSP savings to purchase a home under the Home Buyers' Plan, tax-free up to $35,000, as long as you pay it back within 15 years. If you are purchasing with...

On average, the tax rebate Canadian's received for 2020 was $1,850. How you use your tax rebate can have a huge impact on your financial future, even though it might not be evident right away.  It's important to plan ahead to get the greatest benefit. What is a Tax Rebate? A tax rebate is a reimbursement by the government of taxes overpaid by the taxpayer throughout the year. One of the most common reasons for a tax rebate is due to contributions made to an RRSP, which is t...

What is an estate plan? An estate plan is simply a checklist that ensures your personal belongings and finances are easy to manage and distribute, exactly how you want them to be, when you die. It also makes sure your estate doesn't pay more tax or legal fees than it needs to and perhaps most importantly, it makes things so much easier for your loved ones. While the word "estate" is often associated with large properties and the wealthy, in this case, it only refers to you...

Retirement Planning: Learn From Other People's Mistakes I get asked a lot of questions about money; from clients, friends, family, neighbours and strangers and I can honestly say, I have never come across any personal finance situation that was the same for any one person. My answers for them are always different because every single person has a twist to their financial story. But I have noticed some very common mistakes people make when it comes to planning for their retirement. I...