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A Challenge for New Clients: How to Choose a Trusted Advisor

If you’re in business for yourself, you have a unique opportunity to build wealth in an asset class that others don’t have: equity in a business enterprise that some day may be sold for millions of dollars. In addition, that business can spin off income for family members that can provide significant tax advantages, done well. Understanding how to realize on this asset requires the help of a trusted financial advisory team. Who should be on that team and how do you find them? This is a challenge your next new business clients may wrestle with. Here are some tips on how you can open discussions to help them:

Who is Eligible for the Old Age Security Pension?

According to Services Canada, this depends on your age and your years of residence in Canada.

Re-Accumulation: Thinking It Through

Don's incredulous. He’s a do-it-yourself investor and he has had a bad several years. His half a million dollar RRSP portfolio is now worth $250,000. He wants to know: What does it take to recover and re-accumulate $250,000 over the next ten years—the time Don has left until retirement?

Don’t Forget the Tax Implications When Investing in a Rental Property

The acquisition of a revenue property is often a good way to increase net worth. If you are planning to take on a rental property, be sure to keep the tax implications in mind. Rental properties are often audited. 

Distinguished Advisor Conference Nearly Sold Out!

Only 5 rooms left! Register for DAC before July and receive extended early bird rates!

DAC 2013: Diana Bishop – Packaging Your Expertise for the 21st Century

Can you package your expertise? Can you bring value to your professional practice by better understanding what your personal and business brand is all about? What is your unique ability?

Are You Prepared to Act as Power of Attorney for a Loved One?

"Anyone undertaking this responsibility must know this stuff! Thank you so much. The public so needs this info!!!" – Marjorie D., Attendee, Winnipeg. Join us in Calgary for Attorney School, August 29, 2013 for only $99.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

  • Yes
    103 votes
    87.29%
  • No
    15 votes
    12.71%