Blended families – where two people get married but have children from previous relationships – are becoming more common. It can be challenging enough to take care of the everyday logistics; from where to live to making sure everyone gets along. So trying to make sure...
In 2015, CIBC conducted a poll to see how many Canadian business owners had a business transition plan. Almost half of them didn’t have one.No business owner likes to think about handing over their business they’ve built from the ground up. But the fact of...
Succession Planning for Business OwnersBusiness owners deal with a unique set of challenges. One of these challenges includes succession planning. A succession plan is the process of the transfer of ownership, management and interest of a business. When should a...
It’s a great time to review your business finances now that we are nearing year-end. Your business may be affected by recent tax changes or new measures to help with financial losses due to COVID-19. Figuring out the tax ramifications of these new measures can...
Having a family is a blessing and can also bring a lot of worry. A lot of this worry can stem from not being prepared for a disaster like if something were to happen to you or your spouse. We’ve put together an infographic checklist that can help you get started...
Do you have a comprehensive plan? Have you updated your comprehensive plan to reflect the new reality? Do you have all areas of your financial life organized? What is the probability of achieving your financial goals given your current strategy? Are you taking...
