Posts Tagged ‘finances’
From Life Insurance to Philanthropic Legacy
Imagine giving a large gift to charity. Are you picturing a secret, anonymous donation? A large novelty cheque and a photo opportunity? Of all the scenarios you might have imagined, I bet life insurance didn’t even cross your mind. However, a gift of life insurance can be a convenient, practical, and effective way to provide…
Read MoreNo Fear – Just Philanthropy
Aliesha* is the sole shareholder of a holding company with an investment portfolio of publicly traded securities. She believes strongly in corporate social responsibility and every year her holding company gives cash donations to a variety of different charities. When her accountant suggested donating publicly traded securities instead of cash, Aliesha feared it would be too…
Read MorePlanning for a Generous New Year
Lee and Ayako* had weathered the recent economic shifts and shutdowns relatively well, but many in their community had not been so fortunate. Some friends and neighbours lost their jobs. Businesses went under. Local charities shut their doors for good. It was heartbreaking. Lee and Ayako had always dreamed about establishing their own charitable gifting…
Read MoreA New Holiday Tradition
Christmas is just around the corner and there are still lots of opportunities to practice generosity this season. Unfortunately, high inflation rates and increased risk of illness have only heightened the usual stress of buying gifts for family and friends and catching up on charitable giving before the end of the year. While Matthew and…
Read MoreIncrease Your Social Impact with Values Driven Generosity
Unlike some financial decisions, giving to charity has always been deeply rooted in personal values. You support organizations that impact the people and places you care about, from wildlife protection to education to international relief and many causes in between. With more than 86,000 registered charities in Canada, generous people have a lot of opportunity…
Read MoreEstablishing a Generous Legacy
By any measure, Syed* had done very well in life. In addition to raising a happy family, he had established a number of successful private business ventures and invested well in real estate and the stock markets. He kept his feet on the ground by focussing on the gratitude he felt for his good fortune,…
Read MoreGenerosity and Wise Financial Stewardship
A Surprising Discovery Alice* stood in the doorway of the farmhouse she and her husband Henry had occupied for over 40 years. Cleaning out the clutter accumulated over decades of ownership was a daunting task. However, with Henry’s passing, she had decided to move. Now, imagine her surprise when, amongst the possessions and papers, she…
Read MoreFollowing my Father’s Plan
Laurie Ball feels a deep sense of responsibility towards charitable giving. Because of her father’s failing health with dementia, she has taken on the responsibility of managing his legacy of generosity alongside her own donations. Managing her father’s financial affairs is a big responsibility for Laurie, but her father prepared her well. In addition to…
Read MoreUsing Your Generosity Plan™ for Tax Efficient Giving
The recent surge in real estate prices has inspired many Canadians to put property on the market. For those selling a property that does not qualify for the principal residence exemption, the resulting capital gain can mean a hefty tax bill. Making a donation to charity can help offset the capital gains tax, but did…
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