Managing Your Money Lynn MacNeil June 19, 2014 4564 “Buy Now, Pay Later” deals may have you paying a lot more than you bargained for I have written before about the “spend versus save” decisions which we are faced with every day, and how so many people don’t ...
Leaving money to minors can become a major issue Lynn MacNeil February 19, 2014 4296 You’re preparing your will – that’s good – and you’re considering leaving part or all of your estate to children or grandchildren who are minors – that may not be so good. Let’s look at why you need to carefull...
Managing Your Money – January 2014 Lynn MacNeil January 21, 2014 3697 Today’s decisions could cost BIG TIME tomorrow (PART 2) Editor’s Note: We have reprinted the Lynn’s November article below for the convenience of readers who may like to have Part 1. Best Wishes for 2...
Managing Your Money November 2013 Lynn MacNeil November 21, 2013 5060 Today’s decisions could cost BIG TIME tomorrow This month, I would like to vent some of my frustrations. As a financial planner working mostly with people who are either retired or close to retirement, I ha...
Plan now to pay yourself for all retirement years Lynn MacNeil September 16, 2013 4011 Q: Although I have saved regularly for years, I haven’t exactly done any formal retirement planning. Where do I start, and how do I go about planning for a comfortable retirement? A: Retirement is probably ...
The tangible benefits of financial advice Lynn MacNeil July 16, 2013 3792 Q: I have an RRSP and a TFSA as well as other savings. I usually go to the bank when I have extra money and deposit it into one of those accounts. I don’t have a financial plan or a real advisor, but I feel ...
Reduce Taxes in your Pre and Post Retirement Life Lynn MacNeil March 12, 2013 3974 Q: My wife is retired already and I am planning to retire in the next two years. What can we do to save taxes either now or after I retire? A: The number one expense for nearly every Canadian is … taxes. Ho...
Managing Your Money Lynn MacNeil January 15, 2013 3871 When it makes sense to borrow for your RRSP Q: I have no pension plan at work, and need to increase the savings in my RRSP. I do a small monthly RRSP savings, but always end up short at the RRSP deadline. Is i...
Managing Your Money, December 2012 Lynn MacNeil December 12, 2012 4203 2013 New Year’s Resolutions to get Healthier & Wealthier At the end of this month, millions of North Americans will be making New Year’s resolutions. Two of the top resolutions made are to get healthier &a...
Managing Your Money Lynn MacNeil October 18, 2012 4434 Tax Savings for Professionals – When Does Professional Incorporation make sense? Q: I have been practicing as a lawyer for the past ten years. As my income has increased, so have my taxes. I'm considering wa...
