Managing Your Wealth

The Importance of Financial Planning

The RRIF Payout Schedule

The benefits of making a charitable donation are countless – from helping those in need to the personal satisfaction of giving back to the causes that are important to us. Charitable giving also makes good sense from a tax perspective. With proper planning, you can reduce your total income tax liability and maximize the value of your donation.

This article provides information on how, and when, to withdraw funds from an RESP, as well as information on qualifying educational institutions and programs. In situations where the RESP beneficiary decides not to pursue post-secondary studies or leaves before completing a qualifying program, the subscriber of the plan must decide what to do with the money that has accumulated in the RESP.

Words from rock icon, and ‘baby boomer,’ David Bowie, heed an important reminder to those contemplating the later stages of life – “As you get older, the questions come down to about two or three. How long? And what do I do with the time I’ve got left?” The relevance of this wisdom can’t be overemphasized as baby boomers, individuals born between 1946 and 1964, begin to realize that, in fact, “time may not be on their side” and they start entering the stage of life where the risks of critical illness, incapacity and death increase. Implementing a proactive approach to protecting your wealth, health and property requires some diligence and planning, but the good news is that your BMO Nesbitt Burns Investment Advisor can help