NOT GETTING THE RDSP GRANTS AND BONDS? CHECK YOUR NAME WITH THE SIN REGISTRY
April 2022
Audrey Veltri, IG Wealth Management
Providing for a Lifetime, Winter 2022
SPLITTING DISABILITY CREDITS
January 2022
Audrey Veltri, IG Wealth Management
Crystal Mathieson, Pinnacle Accounting and Finance
When a relationship ends, there are usually many things that need to be divided- and one of those things can be tax benefits and credits. In this article, we will discuss the options that couples have when they separate and are supporting a dependent with a disability.
Providing for a Lifetime – Fall 2021
Audrey Veltri, IG Wealth Management
OCTOBER 2021
Canadians living with a disability are significantly more vulnerable to fraud and financial abuse. Veritably, a study published by the Government of Canada reveals that people with disabilities are 50% more likely to be the victim of some form of abuse in their life.
Providing for a Lifetime – Summer 2021
RDSP ROLLOVERS
Audrey Veltri, IG Wealth Management
July 2021
Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSP’s) certainly come with many rules, as discussed in the 2021 winter edition of Providing for a Lifetime. They are also accompanied by some beneficial planning opportunities in the form of rollovers. These tools were introduced with the goal of giving more flexibility and providing greater long-term financial security for supporting loved ones with a disability.
Providing for a Lifetime – Spring 2021
FEDERAL BUDGET PROPOSES IMPROVEMENTS TO DISABILITY TAX CREDIT
Audrey Veltri, IG Wealth Management
April 2021
The 2021 Federal Budget announcement on April 19, 2021 was delivered by Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland. The proposal unveiled a historic $101.5 billion dollars in new spending focused on many issues including extending pandemic supports, a national childcare plan, increases to minimum wage, an investment in climate change and green initiatives, and some much-needed changes to the Disability Tax Credit, DTC.
Providing for a Lifetime – Winter 2021
RDSP REDEMPTION RULES
How do you take the money out?
January 2021
Audrey Veltri, IG Wealth Management
RDSP’s are arguably the best method of saving and fortifying long-term financial security for persons living with a disability in Canada. The account created in 2008 is just over a decade old and we are only just beginning to see the positive impacts within the community. Awareness is beginning to cultivate and information on how to access and effectively structure contributions, grants and bonds is beginning to spread, albeit there is still much work to be done.
Buds in Bloom: Turning Points … An introduction
Life is about Turning Points; moments that present a decision which changes your life forever.
One of mine began with the sound of a phone ringing. You see, my wife and I had tried to have children but were unable to do so. So we decided to open our home and adopt. That was the sound that began a new chapter in our lives over 12 years ago.
Buds in Bloom: Turning Points Blog
Life is about Turning Points; moments that present a decision which changes your life forever.
One of mine began with the sound of a phone ringing. You see, my wife and I had tried to have children but were unable to do so. So we decided to open our home and adopt. That was the sound that began a new chapter in our lives over 12 years ago.
Buds in Bloom: Turning Points … Sleep
To say Ricky changed the dynamics of our household is like saying huskies only shed a little bit. A serious understatement to say the least.
Ricky to Eddie is the Sun to the Moon; complete opposites in every way possible.
Eddie was a calm child who loved to play with his Lego in the same place for hours on end watching the TV. He would have a nap in the early afternoon, get up content and have something to eat while smiling at the dogs.
Providing for a Lifetime – Fall 2020
DISABILITY & COVID SUPPORTS
October 2020
Audrey Veltri, IG Wealth Management