Author: Ascendant Financial

Life insurance plays an important role in protecting your loved ones if something happens to you. Therefore, choosing the right beneficiary for your policy is one of the most important processes after securing the coverage. In the world of life insurance, the beneficiary is the one who receives life insurance payout when the insured person…

One of the fundamental pillars of risk management is investment diversification. Prudent Advisors recommend their Clients strategically spread investments across a range of assets, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, reducing exposure to the volatility of any single investment. This diversification approach aims to optimize returns while minimizing the impact of market fluctuations, aligning…

What is Insurable interest? The term “insurable interest” is used to describe the legal and financial interests of a person or company in an insurance policy. It means, in simple terms, that the person or entity buying the insurance has a stake in protecting the insured property or person. The stake is to ensure that…

What is Inheritance tax? The term Inheritance Tax (IHT), stands for an amount that’s payable by a person who has received assets upon another individual’s death. The asset range includes cash, real estate properties, business shares among others. This emphasizes how important it is to understand optimal inheritance tax literature takes into account these factors…

Income tax is the percentage of your earnings (business or personal) that you pay to the government. Canada’s income tax system is graduated, meaning that your tax rate will depend on what you earn. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which manages the income tax revenue, is responsible for financing various government services. These services include vital…

Corporate tax, or the corporate income tax, is a tax that is levied on profits or incomes generated by businesses or corporations. Corporate taxes can be levied on income produced from the business activities and income produced on property such as investments. The government imposes a direct income tax on companies’ earnings, usually based on…

Why Do I Need A Primary Beneficiary? When you have a life insurance policy, you may be concerned with dividing up the benefit amount and who will take responsibility for your children or other dependents after your death. Additionally, there will be many obligations that need to be dealt with when you pass away. Therefore,…

Liability in financial accounting is a financial obligation that a company or individual has to another party, such as a loan or other type of debt that have to be paid back at a specific time or when certain conditions are met. In his book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki (an American businessman and…

Have you been working for an employer that offers group RRSP? The group RRSP plan is often a carrot used to attract talent and keep employees. So what happens if you no longer work there? What happens when you are fired or terminated? When you lose your job, the last thing you want to think…

It goes without saying that a country’s economy has a significant impact on different sectors or areas. The economy is an ever-changing entity. Even when the Canadian economy seems to be doing well, many people continue to dread that much-talked-of economic downturn. People are always worried about what they will do when this inevitable and…

It’s important to know what the main fears of Canadians are about RRSPs to be prepared and well-informed when it comes time to make decisions about your retirement planning.

Employee benefits are pieces of an employment package that the employer gives the employees. These benefits often include insurance, educational assistance, childcare, health care or discounts on goods and services. Sometimes even stock options or a pension plan are offered. While some companies offer just one benefit package, many have a more diverse range of…