Financial Literacy and Children: Keep it Relatable At Every Age

Planning for Children Strategies

How can we raise financially confident children and grandchildren in an increasingly complex world filled with distractions? Many of our clients, for example, are concerned that the next generation won’t possess the financial literacy needed to inherit family wealth.   The good news is that while introducing healthy money habits to young children is ideal, […]

Travel Insurance: Travel Tips Before and After Departure

Cross Border Planning Strategies Analysis

Before Your Trip   Let your carrier know about any health changes before departure If your health or medications change before your trip commences or you are awaiting further testing/test results, your coverage may be at risk. Please call your carrier to discuss how your policy and coverage might be affected.   Verify the trip […]

The Ins and Outs of RDSPs

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A Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a
tax-sheltered savings vehicle designed to help families ensure the long-term financial security of a loved one affected by disability.

Tax-Free First Home Savings Account

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The First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) was introduced in the 2022 Federal Budget to address the increasing difficulty Canadians are experiencing in buying a first home due to rising real estate values. The FHSA is intended to help Canadians save and fulfill their dreams of home ownership.

Maximizing Your RESP: Withdraw Wisely

A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a Canadian registered investment account that promotes saving to support a beneficiary’s post-secondary education. Anyone — parents, family and friends — can open a RESP as a “subscriber” for the benefit of a child. Invested contributions grow tax free.