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Estate Planning for Young Families
Having a family is a blessing and can also bring a lot of worry. A lot of this worry can stem from not being prepared for a disaster like if something were to happen to you or your spouse.
We’ve put together an infographic checklist that can help you get started on this. We know this can be a difficult conversation so we’re here to help and provide guidance.

Critical Illness Infographic
Critical Illness Insurance – Infographic – Determining the right insurance coverage is an important decision. Proper planning will help to ensure that survivors have enough money to pay off debts, pay the daily bills and ensure there are enough funds to live on.

Accessing Corporate Earnings
One of the financial planning issues that business owners face is how to access their corporate earnings in a tax efficient way. Please contact us to learn how we can get more money in your pocket than in the government’s.

Disability Insurance – Infographic
Insuring for a disability – Infographic – Determining the right insurance coverage is an important decision. Proper planning will help to ensure that survivors have enough money to pay off debts, pay the daily bills and ensure there are enough funds to live on.

The Benefits of Working With An Employee Benefits Specialist
We understand that when looking for employee benefits, you’re looking to do so cost-effectively. But it’s essential to make sure you work with an employee benefits specialist, no matter what the price tag is on your benefits package.
We’ll explain how an employee benefits specialist differs from a generalist and why working with an employee benefits specialist is so important.

Succession Planning for Business Owners
Business owners deal with a unique set of challenges. One of these challenges includes succession planning. A succession plan is the process of the transfer of ownership, management and interest of a business. When should a business owner have a succession plan? A succession plan is required through the survival, growth and maturity stage of a business. All business owners, partners and shareholders should have a plan in place during these business stages.

Tax Tips You Need To Know Before Filing Your 2022 Taxes
It’ll be time to file your 2022 taxes soon, and you must take advantage of every tax credit and deduction you can! Our article covers the following:
• Canada Workers Benefit.
• Claiming home office expenses.
• The tax deduction for zero-emissions vehicles.
• Return Of Fuel Charge Proceeds To Farmers Tax Credit.
• Eligible Educator School Supply Tax Credit.

The Best Way to Buy Mortgage Insurance
Before buying insurance from your bank to cover your mortgage, please consider your options. What does the insurance cover?

Federal Budget 2023 Highlights
On March 28, 2023, the Federal Government released their 2032 budget. This article highlights the following financial measures:
• New transfer options associated with Bill C-208 for intergenerational transfer.
• New rules for employee ownership trusts.
• Changes to how the Alternative Minimum Tax is calculated.
• Improvements to Registered Education Savings Plans.
• Expanding access to Registered Disability Savings Plans.
• Grocery rebate.
• Deduction for tradespeople tool expenses.
• Automatic tax filing.
• New Canadian Dental Care Plan.