C.R. Smith Financial Services Inc.
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Your financial strategy should be as unique as you are. Whether you’re just starting out, about to enter retirement, or somewhere in between, a strong financial roadmap can help you reach your short and long-term goals. Let’s work together to protect what matters most to you and help you secure your future. Reach out to get started. Let’s get you there.
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Helping Clients live for today & plan for tomorrow
Stemming from our deep-rooted values of community, trust, knowledge, and exceptional service, Smith Financial provides Clients, their families, and their businesses with peace of mind by effectively managing all their insurance and financial planning needs.
Products and services
Browse through the product and services offerings below to learn more. Every financial and protection strategy is different. When we meet, we’ll discuss what might be right for your unique situation. Reach out if you have any questions or are ready to get started.
Health insurance products
Health insurance gives you financial coverage to help pay for health-care needs. This insurance goes above and beyond Canadian health-care coverage.
Life insurance products
Life insurance allows you to protect the people you love by providing your beneficiaries a tax-free cash payment when you die.
Saving, budgeting and investing
Reaching your financial goals starts with a budget and savings plan. Let’s make your money go further.
Let's work together
Making good decisions is the key to achieving lifetime financial security and we’ll help you along the way. We’ll work together by:
- assessing your current financial situation,
- setting achievable goals,
- developing a realistic approach to meet those goals,
- helping you work toward your goals and · helping you revise that approach as your needs change.
We have proudly served the Niagara region and beyond since 1974.
Contact our office to book an appointment and get started on achieving your financial goals. Let's talk.
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How much life insurance is the right amount? Let’s set up some time to discuss the details such as how long you need it and what kind might be right for you. You can walk out feeling more confident and educated on your options.
Script: How much life insurance is the right amount? Simply put, the amount of life insurance you need depends on your unique situation. A good place to start is to figure out how much life insurance you may need… how long you need it for… and what kind might be right for you. Let’s look at an example: Jackie is 33 years old… and has two kids. She has four goals for her life insurance: Leave money to her family to pay off her mortgage. Top up her kids’ registered education savings plans. Pay off her student loans. And, replace her income for 10 years. Based on these goals, Jackie is looking at a 1-million-dollar life insurance policy. If she died, her family could choose to use the insurance payout to: Put 300-thousand dollars toward the mortgage. Add 60-thousand dollars to the kids’ RESPs. Pay off her 40-thousand-dollar student loan. And… cover the family’s ongoing costs with the remaining 600-thousand dollars. How much do life insurance payments cost per month? In Jackie’s case, a 1-million-dollar, 30-year term policy for a non-smoking, 33-year-old woman… could cost about 80-dollars per month. For a man of the same age, it’s closer to 110-dollars per month. How long do you need your coverage to last? For a younger person… or a couple with debt and a mortgage, a 30-year policy or longer may be suitable. For someone in their forties… with little debt and a small mortgage… a 20-year policy might be the right fit. What are your options? Your employer may offer life insurance through your employee benefits. But… it may not be enough. And you can lose that coverage if you change employers. You may want to consider more life insurance. In which case, you have two types to choose from: Term life insurance. And… permanent life insurance. Any amount of life insurance can help give your loved ones some financial security when you die. Your unique situation will inform the amount and type of insurance you need. For more tips and tools, visit sunlife.ca.
Script: How much life insurance is the right amount? Simply put, the amount of life insurance you need depends on your unique situation. A good place to start is to figure out how much life insurance you may need… how long you need it for… and what kind might be right for you. Let’s look at an example: Jackie is 33 years old… and has two kids. She has four goals for her life insurance: Leave money to her family to pay off her mortgage. Top up her kids’ registered education savings plans. Pay off her student loans. And, replace her income for 10 years. Based on these goals, Jackie is looking at a 1-million-dollar life insurance policy. If she died, her family could choose to use the insurance payout to: Put 300-thousand dollars toward the mortgage. Add 60-thousand dollars to the kids’ RESPs. Pay off her 40-thousand-dollar student loan. And… cover the family’s ongoing costs with the remaining 600-thousand dollars. How much do life insurance payments cost per month? In Jackie’s case, a 1-million-dollar, 30-year term policy for a non-smoking, 33-year-old woman… could cost about 80-dollars per month. For a man of the same age, it’s closer to 110-dollars per month. How long do you need your coverage to last? For a younger person… or a couple with debt and a mortgage, a 30-year policy or longer may be suitable. For someone in their forties… with little debt and a small mortgage… a 20-year policy might be the right fit. What are your options? Your employer may offer life insurance through your employee benefits. But… it may not be enough. And you can lose that coverage if you change employers. You may want to consider more life insurance. In which case, you have two types to choose from: Term life insurance. And… permanent life insurance. Any amount of life insurance can help give your loved ones some financial security when you die. Your unique situation will inform the amount and type of insurance you need. For more tips and tools, visit sunlife.ca.
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What happens when you withdraw money from your RRSP early?
1. You’ll miss out on the advantages of compound interest.
2. You'll have to pay tax on your RRSP withdrawals.
3. You’ll permanently lose RRSP contribution room.
If you need cash to deal with an unexpected expense, reach out and we can figure out the right strategy for you.
1. You’ll miss out on the advantages of compound interest.
2. You'll have to pay tax on your RRSP withdrawals.
3. You’ll permanently lose RRSP contribution room.
If you need cash to deal with an unexpected expense, reach out and we can figure out the right strategy for you.
How can you keep your financial goals on track during a market downturn? Start by asking yourself these three questions:
1. Have my financial goals changed?
2. Do I have a diversified portfolio?
3. How comfortable am I with risk?
You may be better off staying the course and sticking to your original plan if: Your goals haven't changed, and You have a diversified portfolio. Remember, history tells us that markets grow over the long term. Still worried? Let’s chat.
1. Have my financial goals changed?
2. Do I have a diversified portfolio?
3. How comfortable am I with risk?
You may be better off staying the course and sticking to your original plan if: Your goals haven't changed, and You have a diversified portfolio. Remember, history tells us that markets grow over the long term. Still worried? Let’s chat.
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We are contracted with Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) Inc., a member of the Sun Life group of companies. Mutual funds distributed by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.