Court Decision Impacts RRIF Beneficiary Designations
In December 2015, an Alberta court decision raised the need for Advisors and their clients to review their existing Beneficiary designation of RRIF accounts as well as RRSPs and life insurance in order to ensure that the Designations on file properly reflected the wishes of the current account holder. Without getting into too much […]
The Fort McMurray Fires
Our last newsletter had to be finalized before May 2nd which meant that we weren’t able to comment on the devastating fires that have ravaged our northern communities. Our hearts sank watching the damage take place and the mass exodus that followed. It was a feeling much like what we experienced during the Alberta Floods […]
Money Saving Mortgage Strategies
Mortgages today are not like they were when our parents or grandparents bought their homes. As most of us don’t have the cash to buy a home outright, we need to borrow from a lender. There are a number of strategies you can use to get the best deal, pay it off more quickly and […]
Long Term Care Protection
Many mistakenly believe that if they need Long Term Care, either in their home or in a facility, the cost will be covered by provincial health care or other government agencies. While certain programs are available, a large portion of these costs become the responsibility of the patient or their family. Ted and Martha […]
