REVIEW OF INVESTMENTS
You may have been investing for some time know and are wondering
if its time to change your strategy. Circumstances may have occurred
to increase your aggressiveness or become more conservative with
your investments. We are more than glad to help you if you are looking
for some advice with any of your investments.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING
There are two parts to Retirement planning - Your vision for
the future and How you intend to get there. Retirement income
sources can come from Government Pension Plans, Employer Based
Retirement Plans, and Personal Savings. Included within personal
savings are Registered Savings Plan and Non-Registered Investments.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
This is much more than just Retirement Planning it is an organized
way to develop financial strategies that will help you achieve your
short and long term goals. Everyone is different therefore your
financial plan will be different from everyone else's. Even if your
income and family size and specs are the same as someone else's,
your dreams won't be. This is like planning a trip. Where would
you like to go? How would you get there? Where would you stay? And
would your plans change in 5 / 10 years. This is different for each
individual.

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TAX PLANNING
The objective of personal tax planning is to minimize or defer
income taxes payable. While tax planning is a legitimate activity
accepted by the government, some procedures may be categorized
as tax avoidance or the advantageous use of the rules in a way
that they were not intended. As a result, specific anti-avoidance
rules have always been incorporated in tax legislation. Tax
planning should be an ongoing process of review and revision
as changes occur in personal circumstances, legislation or interpretation.
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PROTECTION PLANNING
Protection Planning deals with security products that being Critical
Illness Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. Insurance
is something that people do not give much thought to. However, security
and peace of mind are key aspects to enjoying a happy and fulfilling
life. Therefore insurance is the very thing needed throughout our
lives. We work hard for our families and try our best to provide
for them the best that we can. There are so many things to think
about. Insurance takes care of all of these worries by providing
the most basic form of protection. This protection is for the future.
It is a safeguard, which prepares against accidents or illness.

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ESTATE PLANNING
When you die, who will take care of your children? What will
happen to your home? How much of your estate will your heirs
get? How much will go to Revenue Canada? Who would be making
decisions regarding your affairs if you are unable to? Answering
all these questions before you die is the purpose of estate
planning. No matter what your age, if you have dependents, or
have accumulated any assets, you should start putting some estate
planning strategies to work. By planning your estate today,
you'll have as much say as possible on what happens to your
family and your financial assets when you die. |
We Advice that within Estate Planning
you must include two very important documents, which are as follows:
POWER OF ATTORNEY
A power of attorney authorizes someone to make decisions regarding
your affairs if you are unable to because of physical or mental
problems, except change your will. If you don't' have a power attorney
the government, through the public trustee, could take over your
bank account, investment portfolio, and other assets without consulting
your family. The government's job is to protect your interests,
even though its decisions may not be what you want.
WILL
A will is a statement of what you want done with your property when
you die. It is also the document that designates someone to raise
your children if you and your spouse die together. If you have dependent
children, it could be the most important document you'll ever sign.
You should have it drawn up properly by a lawyer. If you die without
a will the provincial government will step in and appoint someone
to distribute your assets. Also the courts will decide who raises
your children.
