Colin Barry, MBA, P.Eng, CFP
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
Since the 1920s the ratio of seniors over the age of 85 has doubled to one out of every 10 people. This number is to increase, to five times the current demographic, into the 2050s according to Statistics Canada. That means that half the population in 40 years, will be over age 85.
Read moreWe invest in what people buy. When an equity investment fund or stock is purchased, you indirectly invest in businesses relating to what consumers buy.
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Life insurance has been called the foundation of your net worth. If you have a spouse or children, the initial stages of your financial strategy should include adequate life insurance coverage.
Read moreThere are many reasons that make investing in segregated (seg) funds a significant strategy when creating wealth.
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If you are an investor who remembers the mortgage debt crisis of 2008-9, you know that the stock market lost significant value. From an investment standpoint, the real downside occurred when some investors sold off their equity holdings due to …
Read moreCanadian legislation enables Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) to support education savings for children and grandchildren through specific provisions outlined in the Canada Education Savings Act and related regulations. Facts about an RESP A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a …
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RRSP Maturity Strategies: You are allowed to contribute to your RRSP up until December 31 of the year that you turn 71, at which point your RRSP must be closed. Instead, you can select any or a combination of: transferring …
Read moreAs the children get older and move out on their own, and your mortgage and other debts are nearly paid off, the need for life insurance capital designed to replace income for dependents decreases.
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The Old Age Security (OAS) clawback, officially known as the OAS recovery tax, reduces the amount of OAS pension you receive if your income exceeds a certain threshold. To avoid or minimize the OAS (Old Age Security) clawback in 2025, …
Read moreWhat are some differences between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? The tax benefits of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) The TFSA is a registered savings account that makes it easy for Canadian taxpayers …
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One day your retirement income will flow from the capital you have been saving for years during thirty to forty of your working years.
Read moreAfter the death of an individual, every estate must file a final (or 'terminal') tax return. All assets are deemed to be disposed of at time of passing, and this can trigger probate fees and other expenses.
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An advisor will work to help you achieve an investment plan. You must anticipate change and reflect on your specific financial goals and objectives while considering your level of investment risk tolerance. Your plan should be flexible enough to anticipate …
Read moreFinancial products and services address specific needs in your financial plan and help you build a successful business. As an advisor, I can access a broad range of insurance, investment, employee disability, and group benefits to help meet your individual …
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You and your heirs may think that all of your assets will pass over to them tax free. Let's examine how estate taxation can erode the value of one's property and cause business succession problems
Read moreUnderstanding your risk tolerance: Each of us has a personal level of risk tolerance, which indicates how much risk one is willing to take while investing in markets that always go up and down. Your advisor can help you set …
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