by Portfolio Planning | Sep 30, 2025 | Blog, business owners, Family, farmers, financial advice, financial planning, insurance, investment, Professionals, retirees
Managing your finances raises a number of topics but none as tricky and potentially unpleasant as planning for your family and finances in the event that you pass away or become incapacitated. Understandably, these questions are often ignored by many—but don’t fall...
by Portfolio Planning | Aug 31, 2025 | Blog, business owners, Family, farmers, financial advice, financial planning, insurance, investment, Professionals, retirees
When putting together your financial plan, there is no question about the benefits of consolidation. It’s common to have your finances all over the place. Savings at the bank, investments with several financial institutions, retirement savings at another. The...
by Portfolio Planning | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, business owners, estate planning, financial advice, financial planning, group benefits, health benefits, insurance, investment, tax
10 Essential Decisions for Business OwnersBusiness owners are busy… they are busy running a successful business, wearing lots of hats and making a ton of decisions. We’ve put together a list of 10 essential decisions for every business owner to consider; from...
by Portfolio Planning | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, business owners, financial advice, financial planning, insurance, investment, Professionals
One of the financial planning issues that business owners face is how to access their corporate earnings in a tax efficient way.There are 5 standard methods:SalaryDividendShareholder LoansTransfer Personal AssetsIncome SplittingThere are also unique ways utilizing...
by Portfolio Planning | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, financial advice, financial planning, incorporated professionals, insurance, investment, Professionals
Financial advice for incorporated professionals is often two-sided- advice for the practice and personal financial advice. A few things to keep in mind for professionals are:Professionals are typically in the highest income tax bracket, therefore incorporating...
by Portfolio Planning | Mar 31, 2024 | 2024, Blog, corporate, Family, financial advice, financial planning, tax
This year’s tax deadline is April 30, 2024. It’s important to make sure you’re claiming all the credits and deductions you’re eligible for. We’ve separated this article into 2 sections: What’s new for 2023Individuals and FamiliesWhat’s New for 2023Advanced Canada...
