FPSC declares Oct. 5-12 Financial Planning Week
Goal is to make financial planning more a part of Canadians’ lives
- By: IE Staff
- September 17, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 11:05
Goal is to make financial planning more a part of Canadians’ lives
Report recommends measures to foster DC pension plan participation
Portion of funds assets in equities continues to decline
Proposed legislation would provide up to 20 weeks in additional benefits for long-tenured workers
With paying off debt the top priority, there’s little left over to fund retirement savings
TFSAs and RESPs both offer relative advantages to clients
Reducing RRIF minimum withdrawals to reflect longer lifespans is among the recommendations sent to the finance committee
Report recommends improving financial literacy and the access to planning advice
Average projected salary increase is 3%
Brochures help consumers understand life and health insurance
Half of all post-secondary students expect their money to run out before the school year ends
CPP Fund posts 7.1% return
Council offers guidance for evaluating advisors
Website helps identify financial considerations associated with common retirement goals
The Tax Court of Canada rules, somewhat reluctantly, in favour of the CRA
Summer holidays a good time for mid-year review
Canadian organizations confident they have adequate cash to fund their plans for the next two years
Debt repayment trades precedence over saving, spending and investing
Proposed tax will include rebate for home buyers
Having sufficient income for desired lifestyle remains investors’ top concern
Charities urged to develop new strategies, review investment policy statements
Link seamlessly transfers client information for the creation of financial plans
British Columbia insurers are acting quickly to assist those whose homes and businesses have been affected by the forest fires currently raging in the province,…