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May 8, 2025

By David Toyne

Navigating intergenerational wealth planning with Julia Chung

With over $1 trillion set to change hands in the coming years, many families are unprepared. Subject expert Julia Chung offers strategies and tips on ensuring a smooth wealth transfer.

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May 1, 2025

By David Toyne

CPP planning: How to get an accurate retirement estimate

Discover why your CPP estimate on My Service Canada might not be accurate and learn how to get a more precise retirement forecast.

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April 17, 2025

By David Toyne

From saving to spending: How to plan your retirement withdrawals

Retirement expert Don Ezra discusses how to confidently transition from saving to spending using a practical, pension-style approach.

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April 10, 2025

By David Toyne

Joint accounts with adult children: Smart estate planning or big mistake?

Estate lawyer Mike Beishuizen discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of jointly owning assets with your adult children.

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April 3, 2025

By David Toyne

How to thrive in the 4 phases of retirement with Dr. Riley Moynes

In our latest Coffee Break, we chat with Dr. Riley Moynes, author of The Four Phases of Retirement and TEDx speaker with over 4.5 million views, to unpack the deeper realities of retirement.

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March 20, 2025

By David Toyne

The stress-free way to withdraw retirement income

We break down the biggest challenges to generating retirement income from your portfolio—such as market downturns, inflation, and tax efficiency—and explain how the Steadyhand Retirement Withdrawal Program can assist.

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March 13, 2025

By David Toyne

Contributing to CPP after 65: Everything you need to know

Is contributing to CPP after 65 worth it? Subject expert Jason Yee explains everything you need to know.

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March 6, 2025

By David Toyne

Why happiness increases after 50 — Don Ezra explains

Financial expert and author Don Ezra explains the fascinating concept of the U-Curve of Happiness.

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February 27, 2025

By David Toyne

Top 3 tips for building wealth with Morningstar’s Ian Tam

Morningstar's Ian Tam shares his top tips on how Canadians can build and preserve long-term wealth.

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February 20, 2025

By David Toyne

How to check your estimated CPP benefits

Learn how to check your CPP benefits online and understand your estimated retirement payments in our latest Coffee Break video.

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January 30, 2025

By David Toyne

Rewirement: Planning for purpose and happiness in retirement

Retirement is a new phase filled with purpose, joy, and opportunities, as Don Ezra, author of Life Two, explores in this Coffee Break.

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January 16, 2025

By David Toyne

CPP, OAS, and other key retirement numbers to know for 2025

We chat with Certified Financial Planner Owen Winkelmolen about the important numbers for 2025 that investors should be aware of, including contribution limits for TFSAs, RRSPs, and FHSAs; and the updated CPP, OAS, and GIS benefits.

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January 9, 2025

By David Toyne

Estate planning: The importance of a legacy binder

In this Coffee Break, estate lawyer Lucy Main discusses the concept of a 'death binder' and how it can be an invaluable tool for executors.

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December 23, 2024

By David Toyne

Charitable giving part II: Philanthropy strategies for Canadians

In Part II of our discussion with Aneil Gokhale, Director of Philanthropy at the Toronto Foundation, we dive into actionable ways Canadians can elevate their giving, from leveraging donor-advised funds to gifting appreciated securities.

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December 9, 2024

By David Toyne

Charitable giving: How to make an impact

In this Coffee Break, we chat with Aneil Gokhale, Director of Philanthropy at the Toronto Foundation, about the many benefits and impacts of charitable giving.

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November 25, 2024

By David Toyne

CPP enhancements explained

Financial planner Jason Yee breaks down the recent changes to the CPP and their impact on your retirement planning.

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November 12, 2024

By David Toyne

Top client concerns: Talking shop with financial planner Brett Martinson

Financial planner Brett Martinson shares some of his clients' main financial concerns, from political and market uncertainties to inflation worries, and the advice he provides.

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October 28, 2024

By David Toyne

Choosing the right executor: Expert tips from Margaret O'Sullivan

Thinking about who should be the executor of your will? Estate lawyer Margaret O'Sullivan offers some helpful advice.

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October 15, 2024

By David Toyne

Do U.S. elections impact your investment returns?

With the American election just three weeks away, we explore the historical patterns of stock market performance under Democratic and Republican presidents, and the relationship between elections and market volatility.

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September 16, 2024

By David Toyne

Executors: Everything you need to know

In our latest Coffee Break, we explore the crucial roles and responsibilities of an executor with estate lawyer Margaret O’Sullivan.

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