Cottage – The Ride: Life, Work and Wealth

Celebrating 50 Episodes: Take A Walk Down Memory Lane With Us (Ep. 51)

By theridelifeworkandwealth | August 3, 2022

The Ride: Life, Work and Wealth has officially been running for 50 episodes. To celebrate, Kris Dureau is going through his top 6 most downloaded episodes, giving you an idea of what each one entails.

This week, Kris details why each of these releases was such a hit, followed by important takeaways each one had to offer, giving you a crash course on his podcasting journey.

Kris gives an overview of:

What you should consider before making a big career decision
How to keep the cottage in the family and make sure you are saving on taxes
Insight on when you should take your CPP payment
Why it is vital to write your life letters
And more!

Resources:

Our Top 6 most downloaded episodes:
The episode with the most engagement – How to Write Your Life Letter
51 Questions To Ask Parents Before It Is Too Late

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How To Keep Your Cottage in the Family and Reduce Your Future Tax Bill (Ep. 40)

By theridelifeworkandwealth | February 23, 2022

Are you thinking about selling or gifting your cottage to your kids? A lot of cottage owners want to keep this property in the family. But, too many of them get hit with a big tax bill because they don’t know how to make the transition.

If you want to avoid tax mistakes, this one’s for you!

In this episode, Kris Dureau shares advice — as a financial planner and fellow cottage-owner — on how to reduce your cottage’s future tax bill. He also dives into the nuances of family dynamics to help you make a confident decision about which child to give or sell the cottage to.

Kris discusses:

Why cottage property values are surging and how that impacts estate planning
What to consider when deciding which child will receive the cottage
Major mistakes people make when selling or gifting a cottage
Top ways to reduce your cottage’s future tax bill
And more