Estate Planning Tips for Real Estate Investors.

For some Canadians real estate investment property form a substantial part of their estates. Due to the nature of real estate, it is important to do good estate planning to realize optimum gain and minimize tax implications. Key Considerations for Real Estate Investment. • Real estate is not a qualifying investment for the purposes of […]

Neglecting Estate Planning

More than half of Canadians do not have a will and even those who do either don’t keep it up-to-date or have concerns that the will won’t live up to their wishes. According to a survey by Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Co. the majority of Canadian adults (56%) do not have a signed will. And a […]

Estate planning mistakes not to make.

We all may know about the importance of making mistakes and that failure could become the key to success. Over time, I’ve learned that watching other people make mistakes and learning from them is a less painful path to success. In the arena of estate planning, there’s a lot to be learned from the mistakes […]

Why it’s important to make a will

“Nothing is certain but death and taxes,” American inventor Ben Franklin is attributed to saying. While you can’t control either of these two inevitable events, you can make a will to ensure your financial affairs are managed according to your wishes once you’re no longer able to, due to incapacity or death Without a valid […]

Things successful people do before breakfast

Those among us who have managed to find professional success set aside their first hours of the day to invest in their top-priority activities before other people’s priorities come rushing in. So what do successful executives and entrepreneurs do when they are rested and fresh? we outline the following things that the most successful people […]

Excellent Tips by Warren Buffett.

On earnings: “Never depend on single income. Make investment to create a second source.” On Spending: “If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.” On Savings: “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” On taking risks: “Never test […]

Is your business ready to move on without you?

You could ask business owners a million questions about their succession plans. Most of them are keenly aware of the importance of this one: “What happens to the business, and to your family, if you are no longer able to lead an active role in the company?” But succession planning often takes a back seat […]