by Rivr Financial | Dec 5, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Business Owners, Financial Planning, Tax
As a business owner, managing your finances well can make a big difference for your business’s future. Whether it’s choosing how to compensate yourself or making the most of opportunities like the small business deduction and lifetime capital gains exemption,...
by Rivr Financial | Nov 6, 2024 | Blog, Business Owners, Group Benefits, Health Benefits, incorporated professionals
When it’s time to renew your organization’s group benefits plan, it’s a chance to step back, take a close look, and ensure everything still makes sense for your team and budget. Each year, your provider will review past claims and usage to help adjust coverage and...
by Rivr Financial | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Business Owners, Group Benefits, Health Benefits, incorporated professionals
In today’s ever-evolving workplace landscape, employees place a premium on several key factors: 1. Alignment with employer values, especially sustainability. 2. Achieving a harmonious work-life balance. 3. Assistance in coping with the rising cost of living...
by Rivr Financial | Apr 22, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Business Owners, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, Individuals, investment, retirees, Retirement
With the upcoming 2024 Canadian tax rule changes, it’s important to review your financial strategies. We’ve identified the key changes that we expect to influence financial decisions for investors, business owners, incorporated professionals, retirees, and...
by Rivr Financial | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, Business Owners, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Individuals, investment, mortgage, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, retirees, Retirement, Tax
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget. While there are no changes to federal personal or corporate tax rates, the budget introduces: An increase in the portion of capital gains...
by Rivr Financial | Apr 3, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Business Owners, corporate, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Individuals, personal finances, Professionals, retirees
On April 2, 2024 the Manitoba Minister of Finance announced the province’s 2024 budget. This article highlights the most important things you need to know about this budget, broken into 2 sections:Personal Tax ChangesBusiness Tax ChangesPersonal tax changesThere are...