- Working Together -
You’re unique and your financial plan should be, too. When we meet, we’ll first talk about what matters most to you. Next, we’ll look at where you are now, where you want to go, and create a plan to get there. And, because life (and your priorities) can change, your plan will have built-in flexibility for the long term.
» Balance Your Priorities
With competing demands on yo
ur money, how do you live for today and save for tomorrow? I can take a look at your entire financial picture and recommend cash flow strategies to help you balance your financial priorities. Together, we can answer question such as:
• How do I balance paying off debt and saving for the future?
• Should you save for retirement or for your kids’ education?
• Is there anything I can do to pay less income tax?
» Invest for the Future
A well-designed investment plan is the best way to reach your short- and long-term goals. I can help you build a plan based on sound principles and your personal priorities. Together, we can look at how to:
• Stay on track with your investment plan
• Achieve your goals with mutual funds and other investments
• Maximize your RRSP and TFSA contributions
• Make the most of a bonus, tax refund or other large sum of money
» Plan Your Retirement
Did you know that retirement can now last 30 years or longer? I can help make sure you have a solid, yet flexible plan in place to handle the changes you may encounter along the way. We can explore topics such as:
• How much do I need to retire?
• Whether you can—or should—retire early
• Understanding your pension choices
• How you want to spend your time in retirement
» Implement Tax Strategies
By looking at your entire financial picture—your income, expenses, current investments and more—I can recommend strategies that will help reduce the taxes you and your family pay. Some strategies I can help with include:
• Minimizing taxes with a registered plan such as a TFSA or RRSP
• Income splitting with your spouse
• Tax-efficient ways to pass assets to your beneficiaries
» Enjoy Your Retirement
If you’re getting close to retirement, I can help you create a plan that’s designed around how you want to spend your retirement and recommend ways to make your money last. Here are just a few of the things I can help you think through:
• Whether you have enough money to retire
• Financial steps to consider at age 65 and age 71
• The pros and cons of downsizing your home
• When to take your Canada Pension Plan (CPP)/Quebec Pension Plan (QPP)