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...
by EK Financial | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, Debt, Family, life insurance
Post-secondary education can be expensive, however having the opportunity to plan for it helps with making sure that you’re capable to meet the costs of education. In addition, when you have a plan, it’s easier to make financial decisions that align with your goals...
by EK Financial | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Family, 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,...
by EK Financial | Apr 22, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Business Owners, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, Individuals, investment, retirees, Retirement
With the upcoming 2024 Canadian tax rule changes, it’s important to review your financial strategies. We’ve identified the key changes that we expect to influence financial decisions for investors, business owners, incorporated professionals, retirees, and...
by EK Financial | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, Business Owners, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Individuals, investment, Mortgage, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, retirees, Retirement, tax
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget. While there are no changes to federal personal or corporate tax rates, the budget introduces: An increase in the portion of capital gains...