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Investing as a Business Owner 2023

by James Dietrich | Nov 1, 2023 | 2023, Blog, Business Owners, corporate, investment

Investing as a Business OwnerMany business owners have built up earnings in their corporation and are looking for tax efficient ways to pull the earnings out to achieve their personal and business financial goals such as: building and protecting your savingsproviding...

The Health Spending Account for Business Owners and Incorporated Professionals

by James Dietrich | Oct 3, 2023 | Blog, financial advice, Financial Planning, insurance

Are you tired of using your hard-earned after-tax dollars to cover medical expenses? As a business owner, the burden of managing healthcare costs can be overwhelming. However, there’s a little-known solution that can alleviate this financial strain – the...

Understanding Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) in Canada

by James Dietrich | Sep 1, 2023 | 2023, Blog, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, Registered Education Savings Plan

What is an RESP? A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a unique savings account available in Canada, designed to assist individuals, such as parents or guardians, in saving for a child’s post-secondary education. Notably, anyone can open an RESP for a...

Understanding Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)

by James Dietrich | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, investment

A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is an investment vehicle available to Canadian residents. It offers numerous benefits, including tax-free growth of your investments and tax-free withdrawals. Before you decide to open a TFSA, it’s essential to understand the...

Retirement Planning

by James Dietrich | Jul 3, 2023 | Blog, Family, health benefits, life insurance, retirees, Retirement, RRSP

Most of us understand the benefits of sensible retirement planning. Still, it doesn’t feel relatively straightforward when it comes to creating your retirement strategy and putting it into effect. The reality is that, while there are lots of variables to...

First Home Savings Account (FHSA): What You Need to Know

by James Dietrich | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, investment

The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a savings plan designed for first-time home buyers in Canada, which allows them to save up to $40,000 tax-free. Contributions to an FHSA are tax-deductible, similar to Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP). Additionally,...

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