Intent Planning Group Inc.

If you are a farmer, take this quick 10 part quiz to find out how transition-ready you are: https://intentplanning.ca//farm-transition-readiness-quest

Apparently, September is a good month to buy a new mattresses and appliances. Who knew? Check out this blog post about deals for each month of the year: https://www.nerdwallet.com//shopp/what-to-buy-every-month/

Life after work is something many of us think about. Some of us might think about it a lot! Our latest blog looks at how important it is for business owners to really understand what their whole like will look like after transitioning from their business. https://intentplanning.ca//why-business-transition-planni/

The off-season is a great time to do some regular upkeep or even some renovations. Check out these 12 renovations that can add immediate value to your cabin or home: https://cottagelife.com//12-renovations-that-add-instant-/

Farm transition planning requires information and solutions from various professionals. We offer a two-day workshop to set you and your family on the path to build the foundation for you to successfully transition your farm between generations, when you are ready. http://intentplanning.ca/services/farm-succession-planning/

Does it seem like your grocery budget doesnt go as far as it once did? Check out the (pre-COVID) Canada Food Price Report for 2020: https://www.dal.ca//resear/canada-s-food-price-report.html

3 easy things you can do today for your estate. Our blog highlights these things to help you take small steps toward a full plan: https://intentplanning.ca//three-things-you-can-do-today-/

Hope you have been able to get outside and enjoy nature these days. It is a wonderful way to support your mental health: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0914-4

Today is World Humanitarian Day. COVID-19 has impacted the level and depth of humanitarian aide and work because of restrictions many nations and communities had to put in place. Learn about humanitarian heroes: https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day

Is someone in your life heading to post-secondary in Sep-tember in person or virtually? Let us know if you need access to your RESP funds to support this years tuition.

When is the right time to start collecting CPP? We get asked that question all the time, so we wrote a blog about it: https://intentplanning.ca//when-is-the-right-time-to-star/

Some think August long weekend as the mid-summer mark. But maybe 2020 will give us a break and summer weather will extend longer this fall. Check out Travel Manitobas newsletter for what to do in the province: https://www.travelmanitoba.com/trip-essentia/enews-sign-up/

Financial planning is extremely important and shouldnt be left up to online tools. Heres why you need a human being to help you: https://intentplanning.ca/services/farm-succession-planning/

COVID-19 has put a lot of stress and pressure on business owners. Our brains can react out of fear instead of logic. A fear response can cause us to forget the bigger picture - our latest blog looks at this concept and how to plan for your business during COVID: https://intentplanning.ca//operational-and-cash-flow-plan/

What is the best business structure for you as an owner and also your family. Our latest blog compares the differences: http://ow.ly/fWGa50Au2GT

Financial planning is more than crunching numbers. Our approach is about the whole picture... all motivations, goals - both personal and financial. Our latest blog covers holistic planning: http://ow.ly/jF5j50AagC3

When was the last time you completed a risk tolerance questionnaire? Our latest blog talks about why now might be a great time to take or retake one: http://ow.ly/gYua50zRz8n

It goes without saying that by now, we are all intimately aware of the enormous strain this global pandemic has put on our day to day lives. The way Intent Planning has modified the way we do business is featured in our latest blog: http://ow.ly/y5n550zFbIn

During this time, many of us are filled with thoughts of families and the future. We encourage you to use some of this time to review some of the important estate planning topics. Our latest blog offers some thoughts: http://ow.ly/VSI750zlqj1

Financial planning is more than 'crunching numbers'. Our approach is about the whole picture... all motivations, goals - both personal and financial. Our latest blog covers holistic planning: http://ow.ly/jF5j50AagC3

To anyone in Manitoba needing help or wanting to offer help, this is a fantastic website to help you request or offer help: https://helpnextdoormb.ca/.

Do you have a box of sports cards up in your cupboard? Sometimes, what you consider valuable arent. Check out this article to learn more: http://ow.ly/I2fT50yJ4AN

According to Statistics Canada, the average age of a Canadian farmer is 55 years old and only 8% have a written plan in place to transition their farm. We have trained professionals who have been helping family farms transition to the next generation. We would love to help you too. http://ow.ly/NNez50yJ4l7

If you are making regular payments into your RRSP, you are taking a great step in paying yourself first. Heres a quick calculator to show the positive impact of compound interest: http://ow.ly/GiRq50yJ3JV

How do any of us know when we are ready? For farm families, the transition process starts with a conversation. Our latest blog helps unpack farm transition: http://ow.ly/Q3Nq50yJ3gu

Canadians average $30,000 in non-mortgage debt. How much debt is too much though: http://ow.ly/MPHj50yACBX

Attend a two-day workshop to set you and your family on the path to build the foundation for you to successfully transition your farm between generations, when you are ready. http://ow.ly/8Ri850yACqF

Did you know motivational speaker Tony Robbins is a leap year baby. Here are some more fun leap year facts: http://ow.ly/K4sn50yw3xk

Limited funds and conflicting demands for it - RRSP, RESP, pay down your mortgage. Our latest blog crunches some numbers: http://ow.ly/7wCi50yw3lZ

Are you on our mail list? Intent has a bi-weekly blog. It is full of insightful information and is a quick read. If youre interested, join the mailing list: https://intentplanning.ca/blog/

Protecting your home with mortgage insurance is an important part of risk management. Getting insurance through your lender may not be the best bet. Check out this CBC report: http://ow.ly/kEsk50ymOEl There are other options and we can help.

Take a quick questionnaire to see how transition-ready your family farm is: https://mailchi.mp/0705dd/how-farm-transition-ready-are-you

The simplest, investment advice after pay yourself first is to buy and hold. Heres why: http://ow.ly/mq1l50ykBZz

TFSA, RRSP or Both? Whats Right for You? Our latest blog breaks down these two options: http://ow.ly/ueSF50ykBkj

Today is the international day of Women and Girls in Science. http://ow.ly/buY450y5fWo Women are still under-represented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

It is important to make saving a priority. Heres a quick video about paying yourself first: http://ow.ly/HN4V50y5fTm. Its important and easy!