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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

December 2024 Poll

Should the $250 Working Canadian Rebate be passed into law to provide tax relief to individuals with working net income under $150,000, who also contribute to the CPP?
Yes: 13 votes
21.67%
No: 47 votes
78.33%
 

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Planning Required: Retirement Savings Shortfall is Enormous

The World Economic Forum predicts that a dramatic retirement savings shortfall could hurt citizens in several of the top western nations, including the UK and Canada.(1) They suggest that the gap could be as big as US$428 trillion by 2050.

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Will you thrive in this great era of disruption? Attend DAC’17 to find out how

Imagine being part of a 3-day think tank devoted to sharing strategies on how to best navigate this challenging, yet exciting era in the tax and financial services. That is the primary reason why our DAC delegates attend the conference year after year. 

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People in the News

Rick Tomalty: I'm having more meaningful conversations with my clients thanks to Knowledge Bureau

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Taxes on Rich Can be Unfair for Everyone

In answer to the question posed in Knowledge Bureau’s May opinion poll, professional financial advisors from across Canada agreed by an overwhelming majority—78% to 22%—that top marginal tax rates close to, or over, 50% are not fair.

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Education on Pre-Retirement Planning is Critical for Millennials

Despite recent reports that Millennials are worried about facing tougher financial times in their retirement, a little information can go a long way for this well-educated generation.

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