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Retirement Planning for Business Owners – Checklist

Retirement Planning for Business Owners – Checklist

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...
Group Retirement Benefits

Group Retirement Benefits

by Ryan Douglas | Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Business Owners, Group Benefits, Investment, pension plan, Retirement

Working at an organization that offers a pension plan is one of the greatest financial advantages a Canadian can enjoy. Pension plans are designed to provide retirement income and help employees reach their retirement goals and for business owners- help retain key...
Personal Tax Planning Tips – End of 2020 Tax Year

Personal Tax Planning Tips – End of 2020 Tax Year

by Ryan Douglas | Dec 2, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Charitable Gifting, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Coronavirus - Students, disability, disability insurance, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, health benefits, pension plan, RDSP, Registered Education Savings Plan, RRSP, Tax, Tax Free Savings Account

Now that we are reaching the end of the tax year, it’s an excellent time to review your finances. We’ve listed below some of the critical areas to consider and provide you with useful guidelines. We have divided our tax planning tips into five sections:...
2019 Federal Budget

2019 Federal Budget

by Ryan Douglas | Mar 21, 2019 | 2019 Only, Blog, Business Owners, corporate, disability, Individuals, Investment, pension plan, Retirees, Tax

2019 Federal BudgetThe 2019 budget is titled “Investing in the Middle Class. Here are the highlights from the 2019 Federal Budget. We’ve put together the key measures for: Individuals and Families Business Owners and Executives Retirement and Retirees Farmers...
Tax Planning Tips for End of 2018

Tax Planning Tips for End of 2018

by Ryan Douglas | Nov 30, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning, Family, Individuals, pension plan, Retirees, RRSP

Now that we are nearing year end, it’s a good time to review your finances. 2018 saw a number of major changes to tax legislation come in force and more will apply in 2019, therefore you should consider available opportunities and planning strategies prior to...
Why provide an employee benefits plan?

Why provide an employee benefits plan?

by Ryan Douglas | Jul 1, 2018 | Blog, Business Owners, corporate, dental benefits, Group Benefits, health benefits, pension plan

Business owners are increasingly recognizing the key importance of implementing employee benefit plans in their organization and this is an area that has grown considerably in recent decades. Employee benefits comprise all of the additional things that you offer to...
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Recent Articles

Retirement Planning for Business Owners – Checklist

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 eventually, it’s important to have a retirement plan in place.

We’ve put together an infographic checklist that can help you get started on this.

2022 Federal Budget Highlights.

On April 7, 2022, the Federal Government released their 2022 budget. Our article contains highlights of the various financial measures in this budget, divided into these sections:
• Housing
• Alternative minimum tax
• Dental care
• Small businesses
• Tradespeople
• Canada Growth Fund
• Climate
• Bank and insurer taxes

2021 Income Tax Year Tips

It’ll be time to file your 2021 taxes soon, and you must take advantage of every tax credit and deduction that you can. Our article includes information on a variety of subjects you need to know about, including what to do if you’ve had to repay COVID-19 benefits, how to plan ahead if you’re self-employed or retiring soon, and what you need to know if you have a home office or employer-provided benefits.

Permanent versus Term Life Insurance – What are the Differences?

You know you need life insurance – but you’re not sure which kind is best for you. There are two main kinds of life insurance:
• Permanent, which lasts for your entire life. Premiums can be more expensive, but you can also use the policy to build up cash value.
• Term, which is only good for a set amount of time. Premiums are less expensive, and you cannot build up cash value – but coverage is easy to get and understand.
We can help you determine which type of insurance is best for you and how much it will cost you.

Essential tips and tricks for paying less tax and keeping more of your retirement income

It’s important to make the most of your retirement income. To do so, you need to be aware of what income is and isn’t taxable, and also how to make the most of the tax breaks you’re entitled to. This article outlines the four main steps you need to take to ensure you keep as much of your retirement income as possible:
1. Make a financial plan.
2. Split your pension income.
3. Buy an annuity.
4. Be aware of retirement-related tax breaks.

About Ryan Douglas, CFP®

We work with both individuals and companies in helping them achieve their financial goals. Our personal services include insurance and investment services, allowing you to get the best product for the best price for your specific situation. We also offer retirement, estate and financial plans and portfolio management.

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