by James Dietrich | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Charitable Gifting, estate planning, Family, investment
How to Make the Best of Inheritance PlanningInheriting an unexpected, or even an anticipated, lump sum can fill you with mixed emotions – if your emotional attachment to the individual who has passed away was strong then you are likely to be grieving and the thought...
by James Dietrich | Apr 8, 2019 | estate planning, Family, individuals, life insurance, retirees
Managing your finances raises a number of topics but none as tricky and potentially unpleasant as planning for your family and finances in the event that you pass away or become incapacitated. Understandably, these questions are often ignored by many—but don’t fall...
by James Dietrich | Mar 7, 2019 | 2019 Only, Blog, Business Owners, corporate, dental benefits, Family
Tax Lines to Look Out for:2018 Income Tax YearIt’s that time of year again, when many of us sit down to complete our income tax return and hope that we have done enough preparation to ensure a smooth tax return. We’ve outlined the key lines to look out for in the 2018...
by James Dietrich | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Family, individuals, investment, retirees, RRSP
RRSP Deadline: March 1, 2019This is the deadline for contributing to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) for the 2018 tax filing year. You generally have 60 days within the new calendar year to make RRSP contributions that can be applied to lowering your...
by James Dietrich | Jan 4, 2019 | Blog, Family, individuals, investment, retirees, RRSP, tax, Tax Free Savings Account
If you are seeking ways to save in the most tax-efficient manner available, TFSAs and RRSPs can both be effective options for you to achieve your savings goals more quickly. However, each plan does have distinct differences and advantages / disadvantages. Let’s take a...
by James Dietrich | Nov 29, 2018 | Blog, estate planning, Family, health benefits, individuals, RRSP, tax
Now that we are nearing year end, it’s a good time to review your finances. 2018 saw a number of major changes to tax legislation come in force and more will apply in 2019, therefore you should consider available opportunities and planning strategies prior to...