Sunday, December 16, 2012

Great source for Sunday reading

Quick Sunday evening post for you.

A blog that's part of the blog list on the right, The Retiring Boomer, posts a great list every Sunday of weekly news links.

I enjoy checking it out and recommend it for your Sunday browsing pleasure. The blog is worth perusing too.

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WEEKLY NEWS LINKS

ABBOTSFORD, ADRIAN SPITTERS, SURREY, VANCOUVER, WEEKLY NEWS LINKS » Posted by adrian on Saturday, December 15, 2012

By Adrian Spitters, FSCI, CFP

Here is a list of articles I found most interesting this past week:

Succession plan includes value creation to ensure business passes smoothly from one owner to the next.
Starting up instead of slowing down: Starting a business later in life can keep the money rolling in and the boredom at bay.
Christmas or Hanukkah – Be mindful of holiday spending faux pas
How Not To Move Back In With Your Parents, providing advice to kids and parents.
Year-end tax saving tips – jump on it before the 31st!
Will you retire or keep working? They don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
The pros and cons of moving to a RRIF in one man’s story.
Where Am I Tax Wise? Simple math for estimating what you’ll owe in April.
Household debt keeps rising though growth of debt is slowing.
Ageing baby boomers have ‘nothing to worry about’ according to English sociologist.
Richmond real estate agent’s response to the latest wave of optimism? A bit of pessimism and expectation of lowered prices.
Going to a holiday office party? Save a dance for the taxman – he might your party a taxable benefit!
Top 10 financial mistakes young people make… and not just young people.
How two friends can save money by sharing a home, expenses and a plan – the story of two working women with a good financial plan.
Canada’s housing market: a victim of demographics with not enough of Generation Y to absorb Boomer homes on the market.
V for Victory – succession as a journey, not a destination.
Though nearly everyone owns something taxable, Even many wealthy folks haven’t bothered writing a will
Consider insurance when Planning for healthcare costs in retirement
Ben Rabidoux Discusses Canadian RE – Why Analysts With Big Institutions Can Never Be Honest About Bearish Thoughts *** read the comments for current updates from participants!
Sponging boomers: The economic legacy left by the baby-boomers is leading to a battle between the generations - hard truth on Boomer math.
Snowbird Tax Trap – the breakdown on avoiding American taxes.
Full speed ahead for Canadian economy in 2013 as RBC draws up their outlook for the year.
Canadians are carrying more debt than ever before as long-term debts are added to the equation.
Advice for entrepreneurs on Getting Your Finances in Order

Adrian Spitters is an avid writer and blogger who recognizes the need to publish on issues relating to the retiring boomer, by offering information and insight to help them transition into retirement and create sustainable multi-generational family wealth. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Adrian Spitters offers financial advice that focus on investments, retirement, business succession, estate and tax planning in cooperation with his client’s own legal and accounting professionals. Adrian offers comprehensive wealth management solutions in the Fraser Valley communities of Abbotsford, Langley, Surrey, and White Rock BC. He has extensive business experience that includes over two decades of helping individuals, business owners, farmers, professionals, and high-net worth families chart a path to achieve their lifetime goals. He is a Senior Financial Planner with Assante Capital Management Ltd. For further information please visithttp://www.assante.com/advisors/aspitters/

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