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Corporate Life Insurance: Time to Pressure-Test Your Coverage
The start of a new year is a good time to stress-test whether your policies still match your situation. By Laura Fitzsimons If you have corporate-owned life insurance in place, you've already addressed something many business owners overlook. But when did you last pressure-test your coverage against your current situation? It's easy to assume that once a policy is in place, the work is done. After all, premiums are being paid, the coverage exists, and it's one less thing to t
Dec 31, 2025


Global Private Health Insurance | VUMI Canada Prestige VIP Plan
The VUMI Canada Prestige VIP Plan offers global private health insurance for Canadian executives and business owners. Enjoy priority access to diagnostics, world-class care, and tax-efficient corporate benefits worldwide.
Nov 12, 2025


When the CRA Hits: The $660,000 Estate Tax Surprise
A real-life case shows how CRA estate tax can lead to a $660,000 surprise. Discover how estate planning helps Canadian families reduce tax burdens and preserve wealth.
Oct 7, 2025


Tax-Efficient Asset Class: Corporate Owned Life Insurance (COLI)
Corporate Owned Life Insurance (COLI) is a tax-efficient strategy that helps business owners and professionals protect their company, minimize taxes, and build long-term wealth. From cost savings on premiums to estate planning benefits, COLI ensures financial security for your family and business while preserving intergenerational wealth.
Sep 5, 2025


Discover Smarter Investing with Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA)
Explore smarter investing with Dimensional Fund Advisors, leveraging Nobel Prize-winning research and evidence-based strategies for low-cost, disciplined wealth growth.
Jul 8, 2025


Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Strategy for Tax-Efficient Wealth
Discover how Canadian business owners can grow corporate wealth and reduce taxes with tax-exempt life insurance, ensuring a more efficient wealth transfer to the next generation.
Jul 3, 2025


Pass on Your Wealth, Not Just Taxes: Effective Estate Planning Strategies
Did you know the biggest tax bill of your life might come after death? Many Canadians overlook the impact of estate taxes—until it’s too late. This article uncovers common estate planning mistakes and explains how strategies like life insurance can protect your legacy and help your loved ones avoid a financial burden.
Jun 19, 2025


Why Smart Business Owners Use Life Insurance as a Strategic Asset
Discover how life insurance can do more than protect your business. Learn how savvy entrepreneurs use it to access capital, reduce taxes, and strengthen financials.
May 29, 2025


Why Critical Illness Insurance Is a Smart Move for Canadians
A serious illness can strike without warning—are your finances ready? Learn how Canadians can use critical illness insurance to protect income, savings, and peace of mind.
May 8, 2025


A Comprehensive Estate Planning Guide for Business Owners
Discover why Estate Planning equals Business Planning—from choosing successors to minimizing taxes.
Apr 3, 2025


Understanding Wealth and Life Insurance: A Strategic Perspective
Life insurance is a key wealth management tool, ensuring financial security, tax efficiency, and legacy preservation for the affluent.
Feb 18, 2025


Secure Your Wealth: Ensure Your Family and Charity Benefit, Not the Taxman
Plan your legacy wisely: Choose who benefits from your wealth—family, charity, or the taxman. Without planning, the taxman decides.
Jan 20, 2025


Smart Tax Moves for Year-End 2024
By Laura Fitzsimons As the end of 2024 approaches, it’s time for high-net-worth business owners and individuals to focus on tax...
Dec 16, 2024


How Life Insurance Benefits the Wealthy: A Canadian Perspective
Life insurance: more than protection. It secures estates, boosts investments, ensures business continuity, and offers tax advantages.
Nov 19, 2024


The Biggest Tax Bill of Your Life
New capital gains rules risk 66% wealth loss for business owners. Plan now to reduce estate taxes and protect your assets.
Oct 21, 2024


September is Life Insurance Awareness Month: Here’s Why It Matters
By Laura Fitzsimons Did you know that September is Life Insurance Awareness Month? This month is dedicated to highlighting the crucial...
Sep 17, 2024


Why Corporate-Owned Life Insurance is a Unique Asset Class: A Comprehensive Overview
Permanent cash value life insurance is unique among investments due to its tax-exempt status under Canada’s Income Tax Act.
Jul 23, 2024


Navigating the New Landscape: A Guide to Canada's 2024 Federal Budget Analysis
Explore Canada's budget changes on capital gains and tax strategies impacting business owners and investors.
May 1, 2024


Mastering Retirement Planning: Insights from Lifecycle Wealth
By Laura Fitzsimons Embarking on the Journey to Financial Freedom As a business owner, the path to retirement is unique and deeply...
Apr 23, 2024


Estate & Philanthropic Planning: A Legacy of Giving
Secure your legacy and amplify charity through estate planning—merge wealth management and philanthropy for impactful, tax-efficient giving
Apr 16, 2024
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