Understanding your life insurance options

Most people would agree that life insurance is an integral part of any comprehensive financial plan. The question is how to decide on the best type for your needs. This document can help you understand the different types of insurance options and how to select the type of plan that best suits your needs for coverage.

What are your risks of paying higher taxes in an emergency?

Your most valuable asset is your ability to earn income. What are the chances of you being unable to work due to accident or illness? What about the risk of paying higher taxes if you're relying on withdrawing RRSPs for additional monies required - to pay for extra medical and non-medical expenses? What about if you have to get extra help or your family has to reduce work hours to help you out?

Federal Budget 2016

The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, recently…

Tax-Exempt Legislation Changes

The tax-exempt changes to life insurance become effective Jan 2017. Having the appropriate plans in place can therefore be significantly more beneficial to you if ISSUED in 2016, but be aware that most insurance companies need about 3-4 months to get through this underwriting & approval process.

A Lifetime Gift for Your Grandchildren

If you are a grandparent wishing to provide an asset for your grandchildren without compromising your own financial security you may want to consider an estate planning application known as cascading life insurance.

BC Budget Changes

If your plans involve doing well financially and leaving an inheritance for future generations, look at using life insurance to transfer wealth tax-free. This would seem preferable to leaving a big chunk of your hard earned money for the government. It also protects your money from probate and claims or "challenges" made to your Will.

Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors

For many Canadians the majority of their wealth is held in personally owned real estate. For most this will be limited to their principal residence, however, investment in recreational and real estate investment property also forms a substantial part of some estates. Due to the nature of real estate, it is important to utilize estate planning to realize optimum gain and minimize tax implications.

Leave a Financial Legacy for your family and less taxes for the government

If your plans involve doing well financially and leaving an inheritance for future generations, look at using life insurance to transfer wealth tax-free. This would seem preferable to leaving a big chunk of your hard earned money for the government. It also protects your money from probate and claims or "challenges" made to your Will.

How to pay less taxes when you withdraw from your RRSP or RRIF (at retirement)

It‘s been said that one of the best tax-savings tools is also one of least known, least understood, and most under-utilized financial instruments (yes, that’s the Annuity).

How to select Mortgage Insurance that gives you more benefits

See how getting your own coverage gives you & your family more benefits compared to getting Mortgage Insurance from your lender.