by Ryan Douglas | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, Business Owners, financial advice, Financial Planning, Group Benefits, health benefits
Group benefits can be intricate both in their establishment and administration. There are numerous details and considerations to be aware of when purchasing a group benefits plan, one of which is the target loss ratio (TLR).Key Questions Addressed:What is a target...
by Ryan Douglas | Mar 29, 2023 | 2023, Blog, Business Owners, dental benefits, Family, Financial Planning, Individuals
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...
by Ryan Douglas | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Business Owners, corporate, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Individuals, personal finances, Retirement, Tax
On February 28, 2023, the B.C. Minister of Finance announced the province’s 2023 budget. This article highlights the most important things you need to know about this budget.No Changes To Corporate or Personal Tax RatesThere are no changes to the province’s personal...
by Ryan Douglas | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Business Owners, Family, Individuals, Life Insurance
As our lives grow and change with variable circumstances, new additions, and job transitions, our needs for insurance will also evolve. Additionally, economic fluctuations and external circumstances that influence your insurance policy will need frequent re-evaluation...
by Ryan Douglas | Aug 1, 2022 | Blog, Business Owners, corporate, Tax
Five Ways To Withdraw Money From Your Business In A Tax-Efficient MannerYou have worked long and hard to build up your business, and now you are ready to withdraw money from your business’ bank account. But you don’t want to get hit with a huge tax bill....
by Ryan Douglas | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Business Owners, corporate, health benefits, Life Insurance, long term care, pension plan, RRSP, Tax Free Savings Account
As a business owner, one of your challenges is learning how to balance between reinvesting into the business and setting money aside for personal savings. Since there are no longer employer-sponsored pension plans and the knowledge that retirement will come...