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What’s threatening your clients’ retirement plans

Accumulating a hefty retirement fund isn’t a piece of cake in today’s world. But as this month’s round-up makes clear, sometimes clients are their own…

Help an elderly client bequeath valuable land

Cancer diagnosis means a client needs to fast-track her decision on whom to leave the land to—and how.

Should we scrap seniors’ discounts?

With half a million baby boomers turning 65 every year in Canada, the government could look at cutting seniors' price breaks.

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2015 September 6, 2018
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Benefits of business ownership

These days, retirement doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours on a golf course or trekking around the world. People want to do other things with their…

Ontario Retirement Pension Plan becomes law

The Ontario legislature passed a bill to create the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 6, 2018
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Clients worry about outliving cash

“Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” That old saying – initially attributed to Benjamin Franklin – is truer than ever. But perhaps even worse…

Is a home a nest egg or an investment risk?

For many couples, their home is their largest asset. What they may not realize is that asset could represent a significant investment risk as they…

Taking tax savings

Bryan Borzykowski, Toronto-based business journalist, weighs in on how to keep more money in your clients’ pockets.

Half of business owners have a transition plan

But the vast majority admit their plans are informal.

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2015 September 6, 2018
  • 11:11

Too much generosity can spoil children

Learn how a wealthy couple can get their kids to take financial responsibility

How your clients can live the retirement of their dreams

Few of us aim to starve in our 30s only to splurge in our golden years, or vice versa. How much to save and spend…

Learn the signs of elder abuse

Advisors and other professionals interacting with seniors can help identify suspected incidents of elder abuse.

  • By: Staff
  • March 18, 2015 September 6, 2018
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Your clients may be saving too much

If you're telling clients they'll need 75% to 85% of their current income to have a good retirement, they may be saving too much.

  • By: Staff
  • March 4, 2015 September 6, 2018
  • 10:05