Using a trust in your will? Be sure to select appropriate trustees

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If your will planning involves a testamentary trust for one or more of your beneficiaries, you will need to select appropriate trustees.

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Why retirement income planning calls for a customized approach

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When retirement arrives, your investment planning objectives change. However, there is no single solution that suits everyone. Here are three illustrations that show how each retiree may take a different approach in retirement income planning.

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Why is financial planning important?

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You are never too old, too young, too wealthy or too poor to engage in financial planning. Here’s why financial planning is important.

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Highlights from the 2019 Federal Budget

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On March 19, 2019, federal Financial Minister Bill Morneau tabled the Liberal government's highly anticipated federal budget - here's everything you need to know.

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When do you need a power of attorney?

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If you ever lose the ability to manage your financial affairs, someone must take over. Learn why there’s no advantage, only risks, when you put off getting a power of attorney.

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Leaving more to your heirs

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The value of your estate assets could be eroded by tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax. But there’s a life insurance solution that protects an estate’s value – and the children’s inheritance.

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Retiring gradually

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So many people are working past 65 that unretirement is often called the new normal. We’ve got a summary of the financial planning matters to consider when earning income in traditional retirement years.

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Next best thing to saving tax now

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Have you noticed we’re getting fewer tax breaks? The next best way to come out ahead is to pay the tax later. Find out why tax deferral works and learn about some key methods available.

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How to keep your TFSA aligned with your goals

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Are you using your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to its best advantage? Find out about five objectives a TFSA can achieve, and why you might change your TFSA investments over time.

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Assante shows commitment to giving back with motionball for Special Olympics

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CI Assante Wealth Management is a proud partner of motionball for Special Olympics, which recently hosted its annual 2019 Toronto gala that donated $300,000 for Special Olympics athletic programs across Canada.

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