Posts by James Burden
Where There’s A Will (Part Two)
In Part 1, I shared the cautionary tale of David, a client who for many years did not realize the potential consequences of not making a will. However, it is equally important, once you have a will, to keep it up to date. A Dramatic, Last-Minute Will Cecil George Harris became pinned under his tractor on…
Read MoreWhere There’s A Will (Part One)
David* did not have a will. He had not made a specific choice not to have one, he had just never gotten around to meeting with a lawyer and putting his wishes in writing. He had lots of excuses – he felt young, he didn’t want to think about dying, he was estranged from his…
Read MoreMake a Statement (Part Two)
Practical Benefits of Giving to Charity in Your Will In Part One, I looked at why Paul and Janet decided to leave their entire estate to charity and how they went about doing that. Paul and Janet are passionate about protecting the environment, ensuring clean water, and providing education for the next generation. Their Generosity…
Read MoreMake a Statement (Part One)
Practical Benefits of Giving to Charity in Your Will Your last will and testament are more than just a statement of what to do with your valuables – it is a statement of your values. Beliefs. Family. Charity. Abundance Canada clients Paul and Janet* had drawn up their wills many years ago, but as they…
Read MoreGiving Back with Interest
Ed and Sandra have a different outlook than most when it comes to investing. Several years ago, they created their own ‘Generosity Index’, investing in charities that help people realize their potential. “We have a diversified portfolio of giving. We like to give to a bunch of different things to ensure a good return on…
Read MoreThe Two Sides of Generosity
It sometimes feels like everything has changed over the past few weeks, but as the thousands of parents trapped in the house with Frozen 2 on repeat know, some things never change. Amid all the chaos of this pandemic, people are still helping one another – from checking in with phone or Zoom calls to…
Read MoreA Family Tradition of Generosity (Part Two)
In Part One, I shared the story of how Heather and Doug Leung wanted to start a tradition of charitable giving in their family. When they retired, they sold their restaurant business and developed a Generosity Plan™ with Abundance Canada. Giving Together Is a Fun Family Project Heather and Doug have always viewed their Abundance…
Read MoreA Family Tradition of Generosity (Part One)
Right now, many families are experiencing a new kind of togetherness. The pandemic has suddenly and indefinitely moved everyone’s round-the-clock routines under one roof. Social media is abuzz with ideas for family craft projects, photos of completed massive jigsaw puzzles, and instructions for growing sourdough starter. But have you thought of charitable giving as a…
Read MoreRadical Generosity
There is a palpable sense of fun in Hugo Peters’ voice when he speaks about his unconventional retirement plan. He wants to give away all his money. Bit by bit, he is determined to donate as much as he can. Hugo likens this strategy to an old joke about a farmer who fell on hard…
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