Canadian Wealth Secrets

Turning $2.8M Net Worth Into a Money Making Machine That Will Grow Forever | Canadian Financial Planning Case Study

Nov 29, 2024
Discover how high-income Canadians can transform their wealth-building strategies to maximize potential. The discussion highlights the advantages of permanent life insurance, designed to provide high cash value and minimize tax liabilities. Learn to create a 'life equity line of credit' to utilize your funds effectively across various investments. Uncover how a well-structured insurance policy not only acts as a stable fixed-income alternative but also protects your legacy. This insightful case study is packed with actionable strategies for financial growth and flexibility.
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ADVICE

Use Life Insurance as Pass-Through

  • Permanent life insurance with high early cash value can serve as a pass-through structure to use your dollars in multiple places simultaneously.
  • Design your policy focusing not just on death benefit but also on liquidity and investment leverage.
ANECDOTE

Case Study: Wealthy Canadian Couple

  • A 36-year-old couple earns $440k combined, with nearly $5 million in assets including equities, RRSPs, TFSA, real estate, and private business investments.
  • They use a HELOC for the Smith Maneuver and have $2 million liabilities with a net worth of about $2.8 million.
INSIGHT

Tax and Risk Management Insight

  • Growing net worth increases future tax liabilities, requiring strategic planning to manage capital gains and income tax.
  • As you age, incorporating fixed income investments becomes important to reduce portfolio volatility.
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