Starting Your Career
I’M STARTING A NEW CAREER, WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Starting Your Career
Who?
- Age 21 to 34 Years Old
- Starting your career
- Finished school
Priorities
- Pay off debts, student loans, credit cards
- Establish an emergency fund
- Start a Budget
- Pay yourself first: start a regular savings plan
- Downpayment for a home
- Save for large purchases: such as car,
- Start saving for your retirement
- Review your benefits from work including your health and disability benefits.
Latest News
Understanding Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
A Tax-Free Savings Account is a powerful tool to help you achieve your financial goals. Whether you’re saving for a new home, planning for retirement, or investing in your children’s education, a TFSA can be a valuable part of your financial strategy. The flexibility and tax advantages it offers make it a great choice for many Canadians.
Remember, the sooner you start, the more time your investments have to grow tax-free. Every dollar counts when you’re planning for the future, and a TFSA can help you make the most of your savings.
Don’t wait until tomorrow to start planning for your future. Contact us today to begin your journey to financial security today.
First Home Savings Account (FHSA): What You Need to Know
Are you looking to buy your first home in Canada? The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) could help make it happen. This savings plan allows first-time home buyers to save up to $40,000 tax-free, with contributions being tax-deductible. In this article and infographic, we cover everything you need to know about FHSA, including eligibility requirements, contributions and deductions, qualifying investments, withdrawals, and transfers.
Estate Freeze
No business owner likes to think about handing over their business they’ve built from the ground up. But the fact of the matter is, you will have to do it eventually. Even more concerning, what if you were to become ill or incapacitated? Making a decision of this magnitude during trying times would not be ideal.
For the business owner, an estate freeze can be an integral part of your estate planning strategy. The purpose of an estate freeze is to lock-in (freeze) the value of the business, freeing the successor from the tax liability that may arise should the business’ value increase.