Risk Management
Are couples and money incompatible? Is financial planning a relationship killer? Here’s some advice on managing money together without destroying your relationship. 1. Break the money taboo Did you know that money is one of the main sources of conflict in couples? For love and money to coexist, you cannot bury your head in the…
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Addressing the financial challenges facing women, with tips men can use too. Women are centre stage in 2018. They’re speaking out across social media and demanding change – and there are signs they’re well positioned to get it. The federal government has a gender‑balanced cabinet for the first time in history. Globally, female empowerment, workplace…
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Nobody likes to think about death or the burden it often represents for those we leave behind. Yet, it is important to be ready. Don’t postpone this important task―the decisions you have to make won’t be any easier in 5, 10 or 20 years! 1. Make a will A will that clearly identifies your heirs is…
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Watch this short video to learn about a strategy business owners like you are using to minimize taxes and maximize their estates.
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Discussing money matters with family is never an easy task… Here are tips on how to broach this delicate subject with your aging parents with a minimum of conflict. As your folks get on in age, you may find yourself concerned about their financial situation. Your concern is well-founded. Neglecting to plan for a loss…
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Retirement isn’t just about socking money away in your mattress. Retirement is also a state of mind because it’s an important life event for anyone who has spent their entire adult life in the work force. Here are a few tips to help you embrace this next stage in your life. Retirement means a departure…
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Written by Peter Wouters | empirelife.ca What’s the biggest cheque you or your estate will ever write? When do you think that might happen? For many people, the biggest cheque they will ever send to the government will be for the money owed on their death. Any unpaid or accrued income taxes, taxes triggered on the full…
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By Dave Dineen – sunlife.ca There are some important issues to consider when deciding the right time to retire — and they’ll have an impact on more than your wallet. When I was 57, I’d been retired for 3 years. Most people I talk to assume that I’m lucky, lazy, rich or ill. (Disclosure: I’m…
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Do some financial cleaning with our one-month challenge. WITH PLENTY OF PRIORITIES COMPETING FOR OUR ATTENTION, money matters can sometimes be pushed to the back of the shelf. But, just like an annual decluttering at home, getting our financial house in order can make a big difference to daily life. Make a commitment to take…
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Summer is upon us, which means spending longer days in the sun and enjoying your cottage with your family and friends. This is also the time that you may start thinking about the future of your cottage and your plans to pass it down your family. If you have decided to bequeath your vacation property…
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