1. Take Stock of Your Finances 2. Review Investments 3. Tax-Loss Harvesting 4. Employer Matching & Benefits 5. TFSA Withdrawal Timing 6. Goal Setting & Bucket List Creation 7. Charitable Donations (In-Kind) 8. RRSP to RRIF/LIF Conversion 9. Building a Cash Wedge 10. Retirement Planning (“Integration”)
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Retirement planning in Ontario requires a thoughtful approach to investments, spending, and taxes. Understanding how to withdraw assets when new tax brackets and inflation rates are in effect can help maximize your income and secure your legacy. Retirement Scenario: The $1 Million Portfolio Consider a couple, both age 64, retiring in Ontario with $1,000,000 distributed
8 Common RRSP Mistakes Mistake Why It’s a Problem How to Avoid/Improve 1. Being too conservative Investments like GICs/savings often don’t keep up with inflation Use a balanced, growth-oriented mix 2. Taking money out early Withdrawals are fully taxable and interrupt long-term growth Only withdraw for true emergencies 3. Blowing the tax refund RRSP refunds
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Here is an updated summary of the combined federal and Ontario personal income tax brackets for 2026, based on the latest changes announced for 2025 and the planned reduction in the lowest federal rate to 14% for 2026: Ontario Combined Federal Tax Brackets for 2026 Taxable Income Combined Marginal Rate (approx.) Notes Up to ~$53,000
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Infinite Banking: A Wealth Growth Strategy for the Financially Savvy Infinite banking is a concept that leverages whole life insurance policies to grow multi-generational wealth. However, it requires careful consideration of several critical factors to ensure its success. Key Requirements for Infinite Banking: By meeting these requirements and adopting a thoughtful approach, infinite banking can
You’ve provided a comprehensive overview of whole life insurance and its role in Infinite Banking. Let me summarize the key points: Whole Life Insurance Participating Whole Life Insurance Why Whole Life Insurance for Infinite Banking? Other Types of Life Insurance for Infinite Banking Choosing the Right Insurance Company You’ve provided a solid foundation for understanding
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Wanted to know how a real financial plan work? My name is Brian Poncelet and I am a financial planner and I have helped hundreds of families for over 25 years. The questions I always get is will my money last? What happens if the market crashes in retirement? How can I pay less taxes?
Written by Brian Poncelet Beneficiaries: Who is the life insurance for? The beneficiary is whoever is named (designated) under the policy to receive the insurance money on your death. Do you want to name a beneficiary (e.g., spouse), or leave the money to your estate or to a trust? If the money is left to your
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Written by Brian Poncelet Borrowing from RRSP. On the off chance that you require cash, obtaining from your RRSP isn’t the appropriate response. In the event that somebody proposes for you do that, it is essential that you put forth some critical inquiries. To start with, how does this cash get paid back and under what
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Post credits to Cary List from https://www.investmentexecutive.com/ Canadians are confused — and rightfully so. Anybody licensed to sell any financial product or offer any form of advice that’s related to finances is a “financial advisor.” A vast range of individuals, many of who possess wildly different knowledge, skills and abilities — and in many cases
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