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Episode 46: 8 Overlooked Ways to Save on Taxes in Retirement
Taxes don’t stop in retirement—but smart planning can help you pay less. In this Money Monday, Darren Devine, CFP, CLU, walks through 8 overlooked tax-saving ideas for Canadians: earlier RRSP drawdowns, CPP/OAS timing, income splitting, TFSA withdrawals, OAS clawback control, Age Amount and Pension Income credits, plus claiming medical expenses.
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Episode 45: Should You Top Up Your RRSP or TFSA?
Both RRSPs and TFSAs help Canadians grow wealth — but knowing which to prioritize depends on your income, goals, and tax situation.
Let’s review your strategy before year-end.
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Let’s review your strategy before year-end.
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Episode 44: 5 Things to Know About Transitioning Your Cyber Identity
In today’s world, your legacy extends beyond bank accounts and property, it’s digital too.
From Facebook to online banking, your cyber identity lives on unless you plan ahead.
Darren explains five simple ways to help protect your digital footprint and ensure your loved ones can access or close online accounts without legal or emotional stress.
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#DigitalLegacy #EstatePlanning #CyberIdentity #FinancialWellbeing #MoneyMonday #DevineAndAssociates
From Facebook to online banking, your cyber identity lives on unless you plan ahead.
Darren explains five simple ways to help protect your digital footprint and ensure your loved ones can access or close online accounts without legal or emotional stress.
Include your digital life in your estate plan. Talk to us today at DevineAndAssociates.ca
#DigitalLegacy #EstatePlanning #CyberIdentity #FinancialWellbeing #MoneyMonday #DevineAndAssociates
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Episode 43: Are you Gambling or Investing?
The difference between gambling and investing isn’t luck, it’s discipline.
Many Canadians mistake speculation for strategy, risking more than they realize.
Darren explains how to stay grounded, avoid emotional decisions, and focus on a long-term plan that actually help build wealth.
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Many Canadians mistake speculation for strategy, risking more than they realize.
Darren explains how to stay grounded, avoid emotional decisions, and focus on a long-term plan that actually help build wealth.
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Episode 42: The 3 Things Every Ontario Homeowner Needs to Know Before Downsizing
Thinking about downsizing? For many Ontarians, it’s not just about a smaller home—it’s about unlocking equity, reducing expenses, and preparing for the next stage of life. Darren breaks down the 3 essential things every Ontario homeowner should consider before making the move.
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Did you know that fraud losses in Canada climbed from $383M in 2021 to $567M in 2023? Cyber threats are rising, and protecting your wealth now means protecting your digital footprint too. In this episode, Darren shares simple, powerful steps you can take to help keep your finances safe in a connected world.
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Sources: Government of Canada & Yeo & Yeo
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Sources: Government of Canada & Yeo & Yeo
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Episode 40: Small Business Week: Protecting & Growing Your Business Wealth
Running a business is more than day-to-day operations, it’s about protecting your legacy and building long-term wealth. During Small Business Week, let’s talk about how investment strategies, succession planning, and insurance protection can help your business thrive today and tomorrow.
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Episode 39: Women & Wealth: Your Financial Power Is Growing
Canadian women are set to control nearly $4 trillion in assets by 2028—but many still feel hesitant about investing and retirement planning. It’s time to change that. Your financial voice matters, and we’re here to help you use it with clarity and confidence.
Statistic Sources:
CIBC: http://bit.ly/48alG69
Edward Jones: http://bit.ly/4n6ymQ4
BMO: http://bit.ly/4nmUbuw
Mintel: http://bit.ly/4m7dRS2
Statistic Sources:
CIBC: http://bit.ly/48alG69
Edward Jones: http://bit.ly/4n6ymQ4
BMO: http://bit.ly/4nmUbuw
Mintel: http://bit.ly/4m7dRS2
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Your life changes—your insurance should too. Whether it’s a growing family, a new home, or changes in your career, the coverage you set up years ago might not meet your needs today. Let’s review your policies to make sure your insurance is still protecting what matters most.
#InsuranceReview #FinancialPlanning #ProtectWhatMatters #MoneyMonday
#InsuranceReview #FinancialPlanning #ProtectWhatMatters #MoneyMonday
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A legacy is more than what you leave—it’s how you’re remembered.
Explore ways to pass on more than just assets.
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Explore ways to pass on more than just assets.
Start planning today: DevineAndAssociates.ca
#MoneyMonday #LegacyPlanning #EstateGoals
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Your estate plan only works if your family knows about it.
Here’s how to start the conversation—before it’s too late.
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Here’s how to start the conversation—before it’s too late.
We're here to help at DevineAndAssociates.ca
#MoneyMonday #FamilyPlanning #EstatePlanning #TalkAboutTheWill #LegacyConversations
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Probate doesn’t have to drain your estate.
Learn how to avoid common mistakes and help reduce the burden on your family.
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Learn how to avoid common mistakes and help reduce the burden on your family.
We’ll guide you today at DevineAndAssociates.ca
#MoneyMonday #ProbateOntario #EstatePlanning
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Your executor is the CEO of your estate. Choose wisely.
Here's what you need to know to select the right person to help carry out your wishes.
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Here's what you need to know to select the right person to help carry out your wishes.
Let’s talk about your Estate Plan today at DevineAndAssociates.ca
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No Will? The government decides.
Here’s what happens when you pass without a Will in Ontario—and how to make sure your legacy ends up in the right hands.
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Here’s what happens when you pass without a Will in Ontario—and how to make sure your legacy ends up in the right hands.
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#MoneyMonday #EstatePlanning #OntarioLaw #LegacyPlanning
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Your life changes—your insurance should too.
Whether it’s a growing family, a new home, or changes in your career, the coverage you set up years ago might not meet your needs today.
Let’s review your policies to make sure your insurance is still protecting what matters most.
#InsuranceReview #FinancialPlanning #ProtectWhatMatters #MoneyMonday
Whether it’s a growing family, a new home, or changes in your career, the coverage you set up years ago might not meet your needs today.
Let’s review your policies to make sure your insurance is still protecting what matters most.
#InsuranceReview #FinancialPlanning #ProtectWhatMatters #MoneyMonday
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FP Answers: What are some odd clauses that people put in their wills? Are they enforceable?
Gifts of personal property can be emotionally priceless, but costly to handle if courts must rule on legal issues.
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate again, more cuts 'reasonable' if inflation keeps easing | CBC News
Central bank cut rate for 2nd consecutive time, to 4.5 per cent.
'Times are tough right now': Waterloo region residents hunting bargains as cost of living rises
Over the weekend CTV News Kitchener called upon our very own Darren Devine to offer his insightful perspective on the latest trends in finance shaping the Kitchener Waterloo region.
If you couldn't catch it live, don't worry! You can still catch up on all the valuable insights and engaging discussions by clicking the link below:
http://bit.ly/45Mt4R5
#KitchenerWaterlooTrends #LocalInsights #FinancialTrends
If you couldn't catch it live, don't worry! You can still catch up on all the valuable insights and engaging discussions by clicking the link below:
http://bit.ly/45Mt4R5
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HOPE in the Streets 2022
September 16th is just around the corner and we couldn't be more excited to see everyone for this years Hope in the Streets!!
Spotlight: You don't have to be rich to have a proper financial plan
A plan for your financial future doesn't have to be complex
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