Emil Matacz, BA, RRC®
Financial Planner, Mortgage Agent Level 1
Financial Planner, Mortgage Agent Level 1
Recent trade policy developments have introduced a degree of market volatility and economic uncertainty. While it’s natural to notice these shifts, it’s important to view them within the broader context of long-term financial planning. For your investment portfolio, these evolving …
Read moreMortgage brokers are valuable mediators in the Canadian mortgage market, offering distinct advantages for both new homebuyers and those undergoing mortgage renewal. Multiple Lender Access: Mortgage brokers work with numerous lenders, such as major banks, credit unions, mortgage finance companies, …
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When creating a plan for any significant life decision, such as choosing a career, getting married, or buying a car, we must spend hours reviewing lists to determine priorities and timing. We must have clarity as we develop our essential …
Read moreThe "principle of decreasing responsibility" is a financial planning concept that states that an individual who has dependents such as a spouse and/or children has financial responsibilities that life insurance can help meet in the event of death.
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Understanding transferring RRSPs to RRIFs RRSP Maturity Strategies: You are allowed to contribute to your RRSP up until December 31 of the year that you turn 71, at which point your RRSP must be closed. Instead, you can select any …
Read moreMost Canadian Life Insurance companies provide policyholders diagnosed with a terminal illness with some form of early access to a portion of the death benefit. However, the specific terminology, eligibility requirements, and benefit amounts vary considerably. Living benefit, Early Death …
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The Old Age Security (OAS) clawback, officially known as the OAS recovery tax, reduces the amount of OAS pension you receive if your income exceeds a certain threshold. To avoid or minimize the OAS (Old Age Security) clawback in 2025, …
Read moreWe have been blessed with low-interest rates affecting lower mortgage rates. Have you thought about what happens to mortgage rates and how a household’s expenses go up when these rates rise?
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We invest in what people buy. When an equity investment fund or stock is purchased, you indirectly invest in businesses relating to what consumers buy.
Read moreLife insurance has been called the foundation of your net worth. If you have a spouse or children, the initial stages of your financial strategy should include adequate life insurance coverage.
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If you are an investor who remembers the mortgage debt crisis of 2008-9, you know that the stock market lost significant value. From an investment standpoint, the real downside occurred when some investors sold off their equity holdings due to …
Read moreCanadian legislation enables Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) to support education savings for children and grandchildren through specific provisions outlined in the Canada Education Savings Act and related regulations. Facts about an RESP A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a …
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RRSP Maturity Strategies: You are allowed to contribute to your RRSP up until December 31 of the year that you turn 71, at which point your RRSP must be closed. Instead, you can select any or a combination of: transferring …
Read moreAs the children get older and move out on their own, and your mortgage and other debts are nearly paid off, the need for life insurance capital designed to replace income for dependents decreases.
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What are some differences between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? The tax benefits of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) The TFSA is a registered savings account that makes it easy for Canadian taxpayers …
Read moreAs a dedicated mortgage professional, I have access to numerous lending institutions offering unique mortgage products. First-time homebuyers or those either with a mortgage for renewal or looking to refinance, give us a call. You needn't look any farther as we offer great options as a one-stop broker.
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Here are some essential strategies that will help you achieve financial independence. It is important to get solid advice to design a plan incorporating planning values such as those noted herein. Separate your savings from your investments. Before investing for …
Read moreOne day your retirement income will flow from the capital you have been saving for years during thirty to forty of your working years.
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After the death of an individual, every estate must file a final (or 'terminal') tax return. All assets are deemed to be disposed of at time of passing, and this can trigger probate fees and other expenses.
Read moreUnderstanding your risk tolerance: Each of us has a personal level of risk tolerance, which indicates how much risk one is willing to take while investing in markets that always go up and down. Your advisor can help you set …
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