Risk & Wealth Planning
You already have excess wealth that you plan to pass on to the next two generations. You want them taken care of financially and have likely earmarked a portion of your investment portfolio for them.One issue that arises is that all non-registered investment growth is eroded by taxation. A tax-free permanent insurance policy can make […]
When should you consider Participating Whole Life Insurance inside your Corporation? You’re a significant shareholder in a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation Age 40+ and healthy The corporation has excess annual cash flow and/or investment assets not needed for business purposes. Typically, been in business for at least 5 years. Want to maximize your estate and […]
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Getting the protection you need is faster and simpler than ever before. When thinking about getting a financial plan in order, many people tend to focus on investments, bank account balances, or paying down debt. Insurance protection can sometimes get put on the back burner, often because of misconceptions: it’s not fun to think about, it […]
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By: Charlie Conron – Lifedesignanalysis.com WHAT KIND OF INSURANCE WOULD YOUR FAVOURITE SUPERHERO OWN? 1) Superman – Term Insurance – Superman is young and basically invincible with only a small chance he dies from kryptonite. However he does have commitments, he certainly would be considered a key man on the family farm not to mention taking care […]
Original source: criticaluncovered.ca “No risk, no reward,” is a cliché we’re all familiar with, but as a savvy business owner, you recognize the importance of balancing risks and opportunities to position your company for success. To protect profitability, you’re constantly strategizing about how to strengthen your business against risk – whether the threat is an […]
By Sheryl Smolkin – brighterlife.ca Does your T4 say you made more than you thought you did? Perhaps you didn’t consider your taxable benefits. Find out what is and isn’t taxable. When you get your T4 slip in January or February, you may wonder why the employment income reported in Box 14 is higher than […]
An option to consider – the Corporate Insured Retirement Program with Corporate Borrowing With this financial planning strategy, your corporation deposits funds into a permanent life insurance policy in excess of the amount required to cover the insurance and other policy costs. In the future, your corporation assigns the policy to the bank as collateral […]
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Let’s talk about…the importance of naming a beneficiary for your life insurance policy In Canada, after you pass away, the proceeds of your estate can take one of two routes. Proceeds can pass seamlessly from you to your loved ones or they can enter the probate system. The probate system can take a lot of […]
Posted by ALLISON BARTON – Empire Life Insurance with Care Blog Why do some consumers have so many misconceptions about life insurance? People seldom like to consider their own mortality and life insurance is rarely a topic of conversation. However, understanding the benefits of life insurance can help you plan for the future so life […]
Let’s talk about…what term insurance can do for you Whether you just got married, celebrated the birth of a child or purchased a new home, your life is evolving. And that means your insurance protection should have the flexibility to evolve too. That’s where term life insurance products can help. Term insurance products from ivari […]
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Posted by ALLISON BARTON Empire Life Insuring with Care Blog Shopping for insurance can be challenging and confusing given the unfamiliar terms that are used in the industry. To help, we have created your quick reference Insurance Lingo infographic. Whether you are just starting your search for insurance, just got approved, or just need a refresher, […]
WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED WORKING, you may not have given insurance a second thought. However, as you enter your peak earning years, you have a lot more to protect. It’s likely that you and your family depend on your salary for the lifestyle you enjoy – and life, critical illness and disability insurance can help […]
In August of 2013, the Department of Finance published their changes to the taxation of life insurance as previewed in March 2013 Federal Budget. These changes will result in an updating to the “exempt test” which determines how much tax-deferred value can accumulate in a life insurance policy before it is subject to accrual taxation. The […]