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Putting Financial Advice in the Picture Retiring (Insert Advisor name) (Insert Company)
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Putting Financial Advice in the Picture: Retiring What we will cover: Lifestyle Sources of income Ways to control your costs Be prepared for health issues Tax issues Estate planning (powers of attorney, wills)
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Deciding on a retirement lifestyle Where to live Leisure activities Working in retirement Volunteering Travel
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Deciding on a retirement lifestyle Where to live
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Deciding on a retirement lifestyle Where to live Leisure activities
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Deciding on a retirement lifestyle Where to live Leisure activities Working in retirement
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Deciding on a retirement lifestyle Where to live Leisure activities Working in retirement Volunteering Travel
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Travel and snowbirding An opportunity to travel – the need to budget for this Spending winters down south – health coverage in the U.S.
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Travel and snowbirding An opportunity to travel – the need to budget for this Spending winters down south – health coverage in the U.S.
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Travel and snowbirding You may have to file a U.S. return Substantial Presence Test Total of: Days spent in U.S. this year 1/3 of days in U.S. last year 1/6 of days 2 years ago If total exceeds 182, you must file with the I.R.S.
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Travel and snowbirding Owning U.S. real estate Property taxes may be higher if not a permanent resident If you rent, must file U.S. tax return Withholding tax payable upon sale Estate and gift taxes on death Currency risk
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Travel and snowbirding Cash and paying the bills Set up U.S. bank account Canadian banks in U.S. separate entities Transfer money in U.S. dollars from home (ensure amount will be credited as soon as possible) Debit card system different from ours
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Funding your retirement Government benefits Registered assets (RRSP) Employer pension plan Non-registered assets TFSA Home equity (reverse mortgage) Universal life policy
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Government benefits OAS GIS CPP/QPP Information and forms at: servicecanada.gc.ca
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Government benefits OAS GIS CPP/QPP New rules phased in between 2011 and 2015 Information and forms at: servicecanada.gc.ca
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RRSP Cash (deregister) Purchased registered annuity Transfer to RRIF
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RRSP Cash (deregister) Purchased registered annuity Transfer to RRIF
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Pension plan Which type of plan do you have? (def benefit or fed contribution) Locking in Taxation How to receive payout Annuity LIF or LRIF
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Pension plan Which type of plan do you have? (def benefit or fed contribution) Locking in Taxation How to receive payout Annuity LIF or LRIF
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Non-registered assets Your non-RRSP investment portfolio Unlike RRSP assets, original capital not taxable Dividend income, capital gains taxed at favourable rates compared to interest income Get advice on how to use this money during retirement
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Tax-Free Savings Account What is a TFSA? How much can you put in Withdrawal rules (incl. taxation)
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Access the equity in your home Reverse mortgage: What it is, Who is eligible How much can be borrowed When must it be repaid?
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Access the equity in your home Reverse mortgage: What it is, Who is eligible How much can be borrowed When must it be repaid?
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Reverse mortgages: two risks Is interest rate competitive? Repayment amount can be substantial
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Leverage from universal life policy What is UL and how can this provide income? How can you access funds? What are the risks?
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Leverage from universal life policy What is UL and how can this provide income? How can you access funds? What are the risks?
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Create a realistic budget Housing costs and utilities Automobile Groceries, toiletries, clothing and other living expenses Entertainment and travel Personal insurance Loans and other debt-service costs Don’t overlook seniors’ discounts
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Why you need to consolidate your investments Savings accounts RRSP accounts Mutual funds Securities portfolios
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Keep your tax bill down Claim all credits and deductions on tax returns Investment income Income splitting Spousal rollovers Principal residence exemption Life insurance to pay capital gains tax at death
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Keep your tax bill down Claim all credits and deductions on tax returns Investment income Income splitting Spousal rollovers Principal residence exemption Life insurance to pay capital gains tax at death
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Be prepared for health issues Review your health insurance coverage, including: Government health plans Group or individual coverage Critical Illness Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance
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Health coverage Government health plans Group or individual coverage Critical illness insurance Long-term-care insurance
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Health coverage Government health plans Group or individual coverage Critical illness insurance Long-term-care Insurance
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Health coverage Government health plans Group or individual coverage Critical illness insurance Long-term-care Insurance
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Health coverage Government health plans Group or individual coverage Critical illness insurance Long-term-care insurance
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Powers of Attorney POA for Property POA for Personal Care Seek advice from a lawyer specializing in this area!
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Power of attorney for property Covers matters related to property and finances Must be a “continuing” power of attorney Pay bills Sign documents Buy and sell investments
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Power of attorney for personal care Hospice care Change of physicians Use of experimental treatments Nutrition Use of ‘heroic measures’ to prolong life
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Wills Must be valid and well structured Complete a personal record keeper Hire a competent lawyer
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If you don’t have a Will … you die intestate Without a Will: The court will appoint an executor Assets will be distributed according to provincial law using a table of consanguinity, which determines the heirs Spouse receives a preferential share Remaining assets distributed per stirpes or per capita, depending on parent’s province of residence
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Draft an unchallengeable Will Obtain consensus Use a qualified lawyer Proof of mental capacity Protect against claims of undue influence Document gifts during life
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Charitable donations Donate while alive Donate through the Will Claim charitable tax credit
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Putting Financial Advice in the Picture Retiring – Summary of key issues Lifestyle Sources of income Ways to control your costs Be prepared for health issues Tax issues Estate planning (powers of attorney, wills)
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Our Team (Insert Bio) (Insert Team Bio)
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Thank You
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Important Information This publication is intended as a general source of information and should not be considered as estate, tax planning, personal investment or tax advice, nor should it be construed as being specific to an individual’s investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs. The information contained herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable however, information can change without notice and Dynamic Funds ® does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage that results from any information contained herein. © 2013 1832 Asset Management L.P. – All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of this content without the written consent of the copyright owner is forbidden. Snapshots TM and Dynamic Funds ® are trademarks of their owner used under license.
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