by EK Financial | Dec 5, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Business Owners, Financial Planning, tax
As a business owner, managing your finances well can make a big difference for your business’s future. Whether it’s choosing how to compensate yourself or making the most of opportunities like the small business deduction and lifetime capital gains exemption,...
by EK Financial | Dec 3, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Financial Planning, Individuals, tax
The end of 2024 is quickly approaching – which means it’s time to get your paperwork in order so you’re ready when it comes time to file your taxes! In this article, we’ve covered five different major types of 2024 personal tax tips: Investment...
by EK Financial | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog, Estate Planning, financial advice, tax
A common belief among Canadians is that they will be taxed on money they inherit. However, Canada does not impose an inheritance tax. Instead, after someone passes away, their final tax return must be filed, covering the income they earned up to the date of death. Any...
by EK Financial | Nov 5, 2024 | 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...
by EK Financial | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, Business Owners, Estate Planning, Family, life insurance
Succession Planning for Business OwnersBusiness owners deal with a unique set of challenges. One of these challenges includes succession planning. A succession plan is the process of the transfer of ownership, management and interest of a business. When should a...
by EK Financial | Aug 31, 2024 | 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...