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7 Essential Estate Planning Tips
Estate planning is more than just a legal exercise – it is a crucial step in ensuring your legacy is...
FHSA Considerations for 2024
With the launch of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023, many Canadians opened accounts to start saving for...
Prepare yourself for a long retirement
We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for...
Considering helping your adult children purchase a home?
There are three options for helping your adult children purchase a home: Outright gifting a down payment Loaning funds for...
Retiring from work: A women’s perspective
To save for retirement with confidence, it’s important to think about when you want to retire and how you want...
Are you still planning to retire early?
Have your retirement plans changed because of COVID-19? If so, you have plenty of company. Nearly eight million Canadians say...
Look past these life insurance myths
Most people recognize the need for life insurance – but many still don’t have any, or have the wrong type...
2024 tax facts: What you need to know
It’s that time of year again, and the deadline for filing your 2023 taxes is just around the corner. With...
When should you begin receiving CPP and OAS?
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) retirement benefits both have a normal start date of age 65....
What are the pros and cons of joint ownership with adult children?
Harry is a 68-year-old widower who is exploring strategies to make his estate plan more efficient. One way to do...
Ask the Experts at BCM – Insurance for Rental Properties: What Landlords Need to Know
Being a landlord can be a rewarding venture, but it also comes with its share of responsibilities and risks. Whether...
Trust Reporting Rules Changes In Canada In 2024
Trusts are an important planning tool for many Canadian households. Some benefits can include tax planning opportunities, and estate management....
How a Cyber Attack Can Affect Your Business
What is a cyber attack? With a click of your mouse, you can experience a cyber attack. Companies, large and...
Do you and your partner share the same vision for retirement?
You and your partner may agree on many key issues facing you at your current stage of life, such as...
Ask the Experts at BCM – Bundling Insurance: The Benefits of Combining Home and Auto Coverage
In today’s busy world, everyone is looking for ways to simplify their lives. When it comes to insurance, one way...
Finding Financial Empowerment in Mortgage Renewals
Many Canadians find themselves at the crossroads of financial decisions as their mortgage renewal date approaches. Today, families are reassessing...
Automatic Investing
What is Automatic Investing? While data shows that younger generations are challenging old adages related to personal finance, there are...
2023 Financial Checklist
As the calendar page turns toward the year’s end, it is time to take stock and do an annual check...
Jaelen’s Journey to Home Ownership
As the year draws to a close, so do opportunities for new home buyers in Canada to get some much-needed...
Ask the Experts at BCM – Understanding Deductibles: How They Affect Your Insurance Premiums
Insurance is a valuable tool for managing risk and providing financial security. When you purchase an insurance policy, you’re essentially...
