Do you receive a tax refund? If yes, you may be wondering how to best optimize your hard-earned money in a way that is both meaningful and financially sensible for you and your family. Why not have your money work hard for you by pre–paying your future funeral arrangements? The best way to do this is by using all or part of your tax refund to set up an Eligible Funeral Arrangement.
What is an Eligible Funeral Arrangement?
An Eligible Funeral Arrangement (EFA) is a fully prepaid or partially prepaid eventual funeral arrangement that you set up with a licensed Funeral Home and a licensed Funeral Director.
Financial Benefits of an Eligible Funeral Arrangement
The financial advantage of pre–paying funeral arrangements is that your money is:
- Always invested under your name
- Your funds are insured up to $100.000.00
- Your funds earn tax exempt 1.75% interest
- There are no medical questions asked
- It is easy to enroll
- It is a simple process
- It is a loving gift to your family
- You are in full control of your money and your wishes
- You lock in the future price of the funeral and any inflationary risks rest with the funeral home, not your family.
Why is This a Good Idea?
Eventually, we will all need to have some type of funeral to celebrate our life. Don’t leave your family a huge funeral tab. Instead, leave them with a solid plan for how you want your life to be celebrated. Your loved ones will be both relieved and grateful that you already have a plan in place for them to follow – completely free of financial strain or burden. Show your family how much you truly care, even after you’re gone.
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Until next time,
Kat
Katherine Downey is the #1 Funeral Preplanning Professional in Canada for the fourth time. She is a professional educator, author, licensed funeral director and insurance advisor. Not only is she a Certified Professional Consultant on Ageing and an Executive Advisor, but she is compassionately understanding. To set an appointment or have your questions answered, please contact Kat directly.
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