Giving Your Kids an Early Inheritance (EP 57)

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMany retirees eventually reach a point where they begin asking an important question: should I wait to pass wealth on through my estate, or help my family financially while I am still alive to see the impact?In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss the financial and emotional considerations involved with gifting money to family during retirement.You will learn how retirees can determine whether they truly have excess capital available to gift, the importance of securing your own retirement first, and how different gifting strategies can affect both family dynamics and long term financial outcomes. We also walk through real world examples involving significant gifts, expectations attached to those gifts, and practical ways adult children may use inherited money responsibly.We also discuss tax considerations, intergenerational wealth transfer, trusts, and why thoughtful communication around money can help strengthen family relationships over time.This episode is for retirees and financially successful Canadians who want to explore how gifting money during retirement may help support their family while still protecting their own long term financial security. WANT EVEN MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS?Join thousands of other Canadians and subscribe to the ⁠Retiring Canada Newsletter.⁠https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletterAs a thank you, you'll receive a copy of our latest Retirement Guide AND MORE!EPISODE RESOURCES:📊 Work with Michael: https://fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started💻 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletter👉 Download Our Latest Retirement Guide: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-guide✏️ Submit Your Question: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/submit-your-question🌐 Retiring Canada Website: https://www.retiringcanada.ca