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Why Business Succession Planning Matters

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Accounting firm BDO Canada1, found that only one-third of family-owned businesses survive the transition to second generation, with just a third of these getting to the next - a mere 1 in 10 chance of the business surviving for three generations. Often, the reason is insufficient planning. There is also insufficient planning for the personal financial affairs of the exiting business owners as…

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How to Tell When a Senior Needs Help With Finances

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As we age, it becomes more likely that we may lose track of our finances. It could be because of physical reasons (failing eyesight, shaky hands, etc.), mental reasons (memory loss, cognitive impairment, etc.), or a little of both. It is common for someone not to seek help because of pride or fear of losing their independence and family members (the most common support system) are sometimes…

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Key Ideas for Wealth Building Success

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From listening to the media and online commentators, we have identified two key observations that can impact your efforts to build assets and wealth over time. The first is the way many individual investors place one-way bets on their market investments. As long as the investment is making money, all is good. But the minute the investment sinks for a couple of days or goes negative (relative to…

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The Power of Time and Patience

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It's challenging to be patient in a fast-paced, immediate gratification world, but some things are worth the wait. Consider, for example, how a powerful financial reality (compound interest) can help investors accumulate a lot of assets over time to reward their patience and perseverance. Here's how it works: You invest $1000 at a 5% annual interest rate. You'll have earned $50 in interest by…

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Lifestyle Choices Can Secure Your Retirement

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For many nearing retirement, lifestyle choices become more significant in determining their comfort level for the rest of their lives. They must decide whether it is better to make some of those choices now or have their circumstances force lifestyle changes later in retirement. That's the dilemma faced by many people who have come to enjoy their way of life, but now realize that sacrifices will…

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