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Scott Edgington
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Wealth Update – The Hidden Benefit of Householding
As you know, most carriers offer these two product features: preferred pricing and householding. This got us thinking, how can we combine...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Nov 20, 20243 min read
How to Help Your Center of Influence (COI) Recognize Insurance Opportunities within Their Practice
Many advisors will agree that our industry offers a number of quality and effective tax saving strategies that could help incorporated...
Scott Edgington
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Wealth Update – The Business Media and the US Election
Next week, we’re going to see and hear lots from the business media as they interpret and sensationalize the election results. Let’s look...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Oct 16, 20244 min read
Estate Maximization and Funding For Retirement
What is it? How to Start the Conversation, and Tools to help In the fall of 2022, I penned a series of articles that focused on insurance...
Scott Edgington
Oct 9, 20241 min read
Looking for a reason to contact your clients this fall?
Why not check to see if their contract has the manual reset feature and give them a ring? We see equity markets at all time highs, so we...
Scott Edgington
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Wealth Update – Falling Leaves, Falling Rates
How will my clients’ investments be affected by falling rates? Perhaps this is a question your clients have been asking now that the U.S....
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Sep 18, 20245 min read
Estate Preservation: Solving the Liquidity Problem
What Is It? How to Start the Conversation, and Tools to Help In the fall of 2022, I penned a series of articles that focused on insurance...
Scott Edgington
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Wealth Update – RRSPs, TFSAs and Marriage Breakdown
This past week we had questions about how RRSPs and TFSAs are divided in a marriage breakdown. Recently, with more than 40% of marriages...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Aug 19, 20244 min read
Beneficiary Issues with Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Policies
For corporate-owned policies, the general guideline is to have both the corporate policyowner and beneficiary be the same entity. In...
Scott Edgington
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Wealth Update – Dividends and Segregated Funds
This week, let’s talk about dividends paid inside a segregated fund. Clients may be asking why do I not receive dividends when I’m in a...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Jul 23, 20245 min read
Corporate Insured Retirement Program (CIRP)
When is interest deductibility available in “corporate borrowing” CIRP scenarios? The Corporate Insured Retirement program (CIRP) is an...
Scott Edgington
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Wealth Update – Tools for Your Semi-Annual Client Meetings
It’s hard to believe, but one-half of the year has already gone by. Starting in early July, your clients will receive their semi-annual...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Jun 18, 20244 min read
Creditor Protection Issues and Life Insurance
Amongst the many beneficial qualities that life insurance possesses, special protection against the claims of creditors is one of them....
Scott Edgington
May 31, 20241 min read
Can ROP replace fixed income?
This week let's talk about a concept that gives your client protection against a critical illness and 0% GIA. The concept is to replace...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
May 21, 20245 min read
Insured Annuities: Are they back?
For many Canadians entering their retirement years, their focus tends to switch from accumulating wealth to preserving wealth for...
Scott Edgington
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Wealth Update – Three Ideas Regarding the Proposed Capital Gain Inclusion Rate
Last week we saw the Federal government present their 2024 budget. How can you help your clients manage the change in Capital Gains...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Apr 24, 20244 min read
RRIF Estate Transfer Strategy
When your RRSP/RRIF income is not needed. For many Canadians, contributing to an RRSP is an effective way to build a retirement nest egg....
Scott Edgington
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Wealth Update – Informal Trusts for Children
Firstly, let’s clarify a point form last week. The CRA is waiving the late filing penalties for 2023 and not the filing requirement. The...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Mar 21, 20245 min read
The Benefits of a Corporate Will (Secondary Will)
A common question that is asked by many incorporated business owners is what they can do to minimize paying government taxes. As...
Tony Gallippi, B.A.S (Hons.), CFP, CLU
Feb 21, 20245 min read
How to Use Corporate Financial Statements to Spot Insurance Planning Opportunities
Thanks for the corporate financial statements! Now what? Spotting the insurance planning opportunities There will come a time in our...
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