Burgundy Investment Counsellor Jessie Bobinski was joined by Cynthia Kett from Stewart & Kett Financial Advisors to discuss the tax-related aspects of giving. With three decades of experience in financial planning, tax, and accounting, Cynthia highlights potential...
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All About Tax Planning – Tips and Strategies from Experts, Mistakes to Avoid
Two leading tax experts share their savvy tips and best practices that could simplify your financial life and save you thousands. Cynthia Kett of Stewart & Kett Financial Advisors offers three decades of insights in accounting, tax, and financial planning. Tim...
How to avoid tarnishing family harmony when passing down jewellery
Three experts, including Cynthia Kett of Stewart & Kett, explain that, with advance discussion and a bit of education, a matriarch can rest in peace, knowing that the family jewels continue to shine in the hands of their new owners. Read the full article
In Your Corner: My house is my retirement plan. Am I doomed?
If you’re a homeowner planning for retirement, you may be hoping to cash in on your house to support yourself in your golden years. But is that a wise move? Adam Fisch, an advice-only financial planner at Stewart and Kett Financial Advisors, agrees it’s a huge risk to...
No, buying isn’t always better than renting and here’s why
Cynthia Kett, co-founder of Toronto-based Stewart & Kett Financial Advisors Inc., shared with Daily Hive all of the important things any Torontonian needs to consider before deciding whether buying or renting is the right financial decision for them. Kett explains...
Creating your will: a guide for couples
Before you get started, it’s good to review some basic reasons for getting a will. Number one is to establish orderly succession. “You want the assets to go to the people you want it to go to, and minimize family disputes,” says Cynthia Kett, a Chartered Professional...
How to avoid a debt crisis
Since banks and other lenders started offering Canadians the option to defer their payments - on mortgages, credited cards, student loans and more - thousands have taken the opportunity to press pause while the COVID-19 pandemic affects our pockets. Yes, you'll owe...
How to disaster-proof your finances — so the next time crisis hits, you’re ready
Those in the personal finance industry want to encourage people to take steps to disaster-proof their finances so they aren’t caught unaware when another crisis emerges. “This is an unprecedented situation,” said Cynthia Kett, a principal at Stewart & Kett...
Getting retirement ready in turbulent times
Morningstar, Diana Cawfield For many pre-retirees or those entering retirement, the repercussions of COVID-19 and market turbulence have added new fears to their financial future. Yet this is the very time for these investors to carefully prepare for the future....
Life insurance becomes key topic for advisors’ clients amid COVID-19
The Globe and Mail, Joel Schlesinger While broaching the subject with clients can be tricky for advisors as they run the risk of appearing opportunistic, discussing life insurance has more merit than ever before, says Cynthia Kett, principal at Stewart & Kett...