by Drummond Brown | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog, Family, life insurance, retirees
There are a number of mechanisms available for individuals to save in a tax-efficient manner for their retirement – from employer-sponsored pension plans to government plans, RRSPs (registered retirement savings plan) or TFSAs (tax free savings account). But, for...
by Drummond Brown | Feb 28, 2025 | Blog, Family, health benefits, life insurance, retirees, Retirement, RRSP
Most of us understand the benefits of sensible retirement planning. Still, it doesn’t feel relatively straightforward when it comes to creating your retirement strategy and putting it into effect. The reality is that, while there are lots of variables to...
by Drummond Brown | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, estate planning, Family, retirees
What happens when the children grow up and they are no longer dependent on their parents? Estate planning for mature families and retirees can bring up a number of issues including family dynamics and harmony. One of the most difficult conversations is around fair or...
by Drummond Brown | Aug 31, 2024 | Blog, Family, investment, retirees, tax
Essential tips for paying less tax and keeping more of your retirement incomeMost of your retirement income sources are taxable; Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), your personal pension plan (if you have one) and income from your RRIFs. However, if you’ve set up a TFSA in...
by Drummond Brown | May 31, 2024 | Blog, Family, health benefits, life insurance, retirees, Retirement, RRSP
Most of us understand the benefits of sensible retirement planning. Still, it doesn’t feel relatively straightforward when it comes to creating your retirement strategy and putting it into effect. The reality is that, while there are lots of variables to...
by Drummond Brown | Apr 3, 2024 | 2024, Blog, business owners, corporate, financial advice, financial planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, personal finances, Professionals, retirees
On April 2, 2024 the Manitoba Minister of Finance announced the province’s 2024 budget. This article highlights the most important things you need to know about this budget, broken into 2 sections:Personal Tax ChangesBusiness Tax ChangesPersonal tax changesThere are...
