First Home Savings Account: Understanding the basics20220823140714
First Home Savings Account: Understanding the basics
What is the First Home Savings Account? In April 2022, the Federal government introduced the “First Home Savings Account”, or FHSA. This new type of registered savings account officially launches in 2023 and will allow Canadians to save up to $40,000 towards their first home. The FHSA combines the features of the RRSP and TFSA, […]...
What is IP Private Wealth?20211221165246
What is IP Private Wealth?
December 21, 20210 comments
We’re glad you asked. IP Private Wealth is a wealth management firm that uses a family office philosophy to provide a truly in-depth and comprehensive approach to financial planning. We use the ‘family office’ model, which allows us to help clients through a myriad of financial and lifestyle decisions. Watch this video introduction to our […]...
Should I Pay Myself in Salary or Dividends?20211116182741
Should I Pay Myself in Salary or Dividends?
It comes up in every initial meeting we have with a business owner: the question of salary versus dividends. Both are legitimate ways to draw an income from your corporation, but both have their pros and cons. There’s 3 main ways to pay yourself as a business owner. When it comes to paying yourself from […]...
Giving the Smart Way: Donor Advised Funds20210928162540
Giving the Smart Way: Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund is a singular fund for philanthropic giving; it permits donors to make a charitable contribution to their chosen charities via the Fund as frequently as they desire, in increments to each in various proportions depending on the donor’s desire or the charities’ needs....
Financial Planning Designations: Who does what, and who do I need?20210720202155
Financial Planning Designations: Who does what, and who do I need?
As if the financial planning and wealth management industry wasn’t already full of jargon, the certifications and designations behind advisors’ names simply add more confusion to the industry. These days there are numerous designations that advisors can get, but they don’t all add up to the same use or value for the client. Here are a few of the most common designations you’ll find in financial ad...
Health Spending Accounts: the benefit plan alternative20210720171339
Health Spending Accounts: the benefit plan alternative
An HSA (also called a Private Health Services Plan) is a method to provide medical, dental and vision benefits in a tax efficient manner; it is Canada Revenue Agency-approved (when constructed properly). A corporation can write off 100% of the costs related to its HSA and all expenses are reimbursed tax-free to the employees ....
Interview with Richard Kluska: Understanding Exit Strategies20210317142419
Interview with Richard Kluska: Understanding Exit Strategies
When it comes to owning a business, there’s always this little voice in the back of your head wondering what will happen in the future. Will you pass your business down through your family? Will you sell off your business to an investor? How will your business assets translate into a successful life for you […]...
Top 5 Questions Asked by New Physicians20210312011643
Top 5 Questions Asked by New Physicians
Starting out as a new physician is exciting, and the general assumption is that you’re sent out into your profession with everything you’ll need. But there are aspects of your practice and finances that medical school won’t prepare you for. A few key questions to consider for any physician starting out—and even some with experience […]...
Clip: Exit Strategies20210307212843
Clip: Exit Strategies
At some point, every business owner has to exit, and there are both financial and emotional impacts with that decision. CEO Richard Kluska talks about the first tenements of a successful exit. Listen to the full interview on the IP360° Podcast....
7 Questions to ask an accountant at your first meeting20210107074000
7 Questions to ask an accountant at your first meeting
End of year is upon us, and it’s time for the dreaded, often onerous accountant meetings. It’s a time when we’re reminded of the importance of our financial advisors, especially our accountants. If you’ve already established a relationship with an accountant, you may want to ask yourself, when was the last time I assessed if […]...