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As one of the largest providers of benefit consulting and administration services to Southern Ontario for more than a decade, we help you to take advantage of our flexible solutions to develop pension, health and group benefit strategies.
Insurance products, including segregated fund policies, are offered through Horizon Financial Group Inc., and investment representatives Marc Sayer, Valerie Sayer, Conner Anastakotos, offer mutual funds and referral arrangements through Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. Any activity in relation to the titles of President and Chief Investment Officer and Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor, are in related to insurance business only and is not the business of/or under the supervision of Quadrus Investment Services Ltd.
Estate Planning for Blended Families
/in Blog, Estate Planning, Family /by Horizon FinancialBlended families – where two people get married but have children from previous relationships – are becoming more common. On top of the day-to-day challenges of blending a family, new spouses also have to figure out how to plan their estates, so everyone is properly taken care of.
We cover all of the following a blended family must consider while estate planning:
• Sharing the Family Home
• Make the Most of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• How to Share Non-Registered Investments and Other Assets
• Why It’s Important to Select a Good Trustee
• The Advantages of Life Insurance for Blended Family Planning
Insurance Planning for Incorporated Professionals
/in Blog, buy sell, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, Group Benefits, health benefits, incorporated professionals, Insurance, life insurance, travel insurance /by Horizon FinancialFor incorporated professionals, making sure your business is financially protected can be overwhelming. Incorporated Professionals face a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing risk. Insurance can play an important role.
Salary vs Dividend
/in Blog, Business Owners /by Horizon FinancialAs a business owner, you have the ability to pay yourself a salary or dividend or a combination of both. In this article and infographic, we will examine the difference between salary and dividends and review the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Don’t lose all your hard-earned money to taxes
/in Blog, tax /by Horizon FinancialIt’s essential to manage your tax planning properly – both while you are living and for after your death. You want as much of your money as possible to go to your beneficiaries, not the government. Our article contains three tips to help you do that:
1. Learn how to make the most of the lifetime capital gains exemption.
2. Figure out ways to decrease your end-of-life tax bill.
3. Look into Immediate Financing Arrangements.
Five Ways To Withdraw Money From Your Business In A Tax-Efficient Manner
/in Blog, Business Owners, corporate, tax /by Horizon FinancialYou have worked long and hard to build up your business, and now you are ready to withdraw money from your business’ bank account. But you don’t want to get hit with a huge tax bill. So here are 5 ways to withdraw money from your business in a tax-efficient manner.