Canada Needs a Financial Plan

According to a July 23 publication by the Fraser Institute, we are getting poorer here in Canada and the prospects for economic growth are looking grim.  This should be of concern to every Canadian concerned about their “real income” – that’s their purchasing power – and by extension - their ability to fund consumption now and for important family milestones in the future:  retirements, education and homeownership.  It’s grim, but there are practical suggestions for a turn around plan. Here’s a synopsis of the report.   

Tuition funding is expensive, but there is tax relief. In our final of three reports on education funding, learn how the tax system shares in the cost with parents and students when it comes to funding a post-secondary education.

This year, the Distinguished Advisor Conference is for and about the Top Guns - the leaders of tomorrow in the tax and financial services - and we are pleased to introduce our Top Gun Sponsors who make three days of thought-provoking speakers and topics possible. RSVP by September 30.

This fall, learn an important skill that’s in demand. Retirement income planning is a skillset in high demand by the baby boomer demographic—the most affluent generation in our history. 

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“Anything that you learn becomes your wealth, a wealth that cannot be taken away from you; whether you learn it in a building called school or in the school of life. To learn something new is a timeless pleasure and a valuable treasure.” C. JoyBell C.

Statistics Canada reports that an undergraduate degree costs close to $6200 but according to a new study,  80% of parents don’t know that.  Worse,  most parents are poorly informed about tax efficient ways to save, especially weak on RESP knowledge.  This is a great opportunity for tax and financial advisors to add significant value.