Financial plans and marriage breakdown
Statistics show that about half of marriages end in divorce. Ed and Liz are ending theirs and are concerned about changes that will have to be made to their financial and estate plans. Some considerations, also in common-law relationships, are: Life Insurance – The first thing that needs to be done is review beneficiary designations. […]
Managing Debt
Now that summer has officially arrived, many of us start to think about home renovations, garden projects and summer vacations. But while we often know what we want to accomplish, sometimes we are not sure where the money will come from. If you’re planning for a large expense this year, consider some of the following […]
I Don’t Want to Invest My Money Now because…
On October 30, the federal government presented a ‘mini-budget,’ which outlined a number of initiatives designed to create tax savings for Canadians. Tax cuts were the main thrust of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s announcement, which means there are a few new ways you can save your money. In case you haven’t had time to follow […]