by Coulas Insurance Ltd. | Mar 12, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Government Budget, Investment, tax
On March 12, the Bank of Canada announced another reduction in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 2.75%. This decision comes as the Canadian economy faces ongoing pressures, including uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies, slower job growth, and...
by Coulas Insurance Ltd. | Feb 28, 2025 | Blog, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Insurance, Investment, Professionals
Financial advice for incorporated professionals is often two-sided- advice for the practice and personal financial advice. A few things to keep in mind for professionals are:Professionals are typically in the highest income tax bracket, therefore incorporating...
by Coulas Insurance Ltd. | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog, Investment, rrsp, Tax Free Savings Account
When looking to save money in a tax-efficient manner, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) can offer significant tax benefits. To assist you in understanding the distinctions, we will compare the following:The differences in...
by Coulas Insurance Ltd. | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog, business owners, Family, farmers, Investment, Professionals, Retirees
Retirement planning can be challenging, we’ve outlined what we feel are 6 steps to retirement success.Have a written plan which merges life priorities with financial resources.Consolidate your income-producing assets with one advisor.Layer different sources of...
by Coulas Insurance Ltd. | Jan 31, 2024 | 2024, Blog, business owners, Estate Planning, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, individuals, Investment, personal finances, Professionals, retirement, rrsp, Tax Free Savings Account
Tax-Free Savings Account vs Registered Retirement Savings PlanWhen looking to save money in a tax-efficient manner, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) can offer significant tax benefits. To assist you in understanding the...
by Coulas Insurance Ltd. | Jul 31, 2023 | Blog, business owners, Estate Planning, financial advice, Financial Planning, Group Benefits, health benefits, Insurance, Investment, tax
10 Essential Decisions for Business OwnersBusiness owners are busy… they are busy running a successful business, wearing lots of hats and making a ton of decisions. We’ve put together a list of 10 essential decisions for every business owner to consider; from...