Quick Summer Budget

Warm weather seems to sweat the cash right out of your wallet. At least during the winter holidays, you get constant reminders to watch your budget.

Why not build a quick summer budget right now.

Summer fun
Step 1: Take out a calendar, and list all upcoming summer expenses. Examples:
Events: from weddings to conferences to, oops, your sister is due in September, so the baby shower will be in August.
Repairs: from repainting your deck to fixing the kiddie pool.
Travel: long weekends, family reunions, vacations and guests!
Looking hot. You know you want to. So plan for it.

Step 2: Build a ballpark budget. What's the rough tab for three long weekends, a new beach umbrella, a cuter haircut, new swim suits for the kids, etc.?

Step 3:Set up a small summer saving account now, to offset costs.


Bottom line
Hose down the lawn chairs and chill out. With a ballpark summer budget, your spending won't get too hot to handle—and you'll stay on top of other goals. Which is good. We have BIG plans for you this year.

How does your summer budget look? Share it!

How Canadians can Benefit from the US Real Estate Market

The Thornhill Wealth Forum is delighted to present 2 exciting topics and opportunities on "How Canadians can Benefit from the US Real Estate Market". I am delighted to have 2 experts in their field share their knowledge.

Session 1:

How Canadians can benefit from the US Real Estate market
Matt Scherb, founder of JustAskMatt and wholesaler specialising in Real Estate in Rochester, has secured over $750K of Real Estate for under $80K and will share the opportunities and success stories with you.

Matt's presentation will:
Outline why the timing is right for the US market
Introduce you to the Western New York market where you can easily appreciate 20-30% cap rates
Highlight the key steps to take to protect yourself and your investment
Share how he got started and has also helped other Canadians safely invest in the US
Include case studies of recent investments and successes from the Buffalo auction

Who should attend presentation?

Part Time Real Estate Investors
Full Time Real Estate Investors
Anyone growing tired of the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Act
Anyone wanting to invest in the US Real Estate Market

Session 2:

How to earn a 20% return on your money through Real Estate
Nathan Turner, a successful Canadian entrepreneur, will show you how he developed a win-win system for investors and home buyers. He will share his methodology of buying houses at wholesale prices that give investors 20% annual return.

Nathan will cover the following topics:

The current American housing crisis
The advantages of this market
How to capitalize on real estate purchases
Demonstration on how his system will net 20% annual returns
How to cash out for huge returns after 2-3 years

Please take advantage of this networking opportunity by bringing your business cards, flyers
and deals to the session.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to thornhillwealthforum@yahoo.com

Where & When
Date: Saturday November 28th @ 1.30 - 4pm
BAYVIEW GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
25 Fairway Heights Drive (Leslie & Steeles) Thornhill , ON, L3T 3X1
Please RSVP : thornhillwealthforum@yahoo.com
Admission: $10.00 (to cover venue costs)

Wealth building Principles

I came across this very interesting article on Wealth Building Principles that is very practical and a good reminder for everybody. It is worth expanding on these principles. Here are some highlights:

1. Integrity…Integrity…Integrity. No amount of wealth can replace a good nights sleep. Be true to yourself, keep your word and don’t let people down.
2.Discipline: The cornerstone of success. Stay the course. Repeat your success. Remain flexible and consistent.
3.Avoid Unnecessary Consumption: Financial freedom comes with sacrifices and putting off what you cannot afford until a time when you can.

See the rest of the article here
Please add your own wealth building principles to the blog....

October 31: How to Make 2 million Dollars in 2 Years with Real Estate

Thornhill Wealth Forum is delighted to present 3 exciting topics that will increase your net worth:

Session 1
How to Make Two Million Dollars in Two Years

Paola Breda, Real Estate investor, teacher and mentor will share her real estate experiences and show you “How to Make Two Million Dollars in Two Years” through Real Estate.

Session 2
Creating Wealth and Saving Money for Small Business Owners

Jerry Cabral, COO Stratusmax Financial Group Inc., will show you how small business owners can take their personal dental and medical expenses and convert them into a 100% corporate tax deduction. This little known secret can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year.

Session 3
Unlimited Sales Leads

How would you like to wake up every morning and have 5, 10, 20 or more sales leads in your mailbox. Discover how to have unlimited leads, customers, clients, patients and SALES. A must for real estate agents, brokers, small business owners.

Where & When
Date: Saturday October 31st @ 1.30 - 4pm
BAYVIEW GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
25 Fairway Heights Drive (Leslie & Steeles) Thornhill , ON L3T 3X1
Please RSVP : thornhillwealthforum@yahoo.com
Admission: $10.00 (to cover venue costs)

October 31st Meeting

Thornhill Wealth Forum is delighted to present 3 exciting topics that will increase your net worth:

Session 1
How to Make Two Million Dollars in Two Years

Paola Breda, Real Estate investor, teacher and mentor will share her real estate experiences and show you “How to Make Two Million Dollars in Two Years” through Real Estate.

Session 2
Creating Wealth and Saving Money for Small Business Owners

Jerry Cabral, COO Stratusmax Financial Group Inc., will show you how small business owners can take their personal dental and medical expenses and convert them into a 100% corporate tax deduction. This little known secret can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year.

Session 3
Unlimited Sales Leads

How would you like to wake up every morning and have 5, 10, 20 or more sales leads in your mailbox. Discover how to have unlimited leads, customers, clients, patients and SALES. A must for real estate agents, brokers, small business owners.

Where & When
Date: Saturday October 31st @ 1.30 - 4pm
BAYVIEW GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
25 Fairway Heights Drive (Leslie & Steeles) Thornhill , ON L3T 3X1
Please RSVP : thornhillwealthforum@yahoo.com
Admission: $10.00 (to cover venue costs)

Harry Stinson speaks at TWF

After a summer break, the Thornhill Wealth Forum is delighted to announce that Harry Stinson, entrepreneur and innovator, will be speaking at the Thornhill Wealth Forum on Saturday September 26, @ 1.30pm. Harry Stinson will be joined by Elena Fort, a real estate agent and investor.

Please join us to listen to Harry and Elena share their words of wisdom, expertise and latest ventures. Please see Harry's bio here.

Session 1 - Harry Stinson

Harry Stinson will be sharing his experiences, expertise and new projects.

Session 2 - Elena Fort

Elena Fort, Real Estate entrepreneur, will speak on "How To Create Passive Income Using Real Estate". Elena will cover the following topics:

What is happening with real estate in GTA
Why real estate?
Different ways of benefiting from buying and holding properties
Create your cash machine
Where & When
Date: Saturday September 26 @ 1.30 - 4pm

BAYVIEW GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
25 Fairway Heights Drive (Leslie & Steeles)
Thornhill , ON L3T 3X1

Space is limited, please RSVP : thornhillwealthforum@yahoo.com
Admission: $10.00 (to cover venue costs)

Wealth Building Workshop

WEALTH BUILDING WORKSHOP! - 3 Amazing Topics

It is not how much money you make, BUT how much you keep!"

The Thornhill Wealth Forum has partnered with real estate and financial experts to bring you 3 unique topics to help you make more money and create wealth in this difficult economy

Topic One - Make Money Building Luxury Homes

Whether you want to build your own dream home or build luxury homes for profit, this is a seminar you do not want to miss. This is what you will learn.

• How to find the right location
• What neighbourhoods to buy in
• How to finance a luxury home project
• Learn the ins and outs of working with the city and obtaining permits
• How to find good designers and architects to work with
• Where to find the best trades people
• Learn how a good contractor can make you a fortune
• Learn how a bad contractor can bankrupt you
• How to be creative with your financing
• How to use RRSP's to invest in a luxury home project

Topic Two - Self Directed Medical Reimbursement Plan


Are your dental and medical expenses 100% Tax Deductible?

Learn how self employed, business owners, their family members and key employees can take out-of-pocket dental and medical expenses and convert them into a corporate deduction.

• A regular Group or Health Benefit Plan has limits - how do you recover the portion that has been paid out of pocket?
  How do you recover dental and medical expenses being paid out of pocket with your after tax dollars?
• Learn what your financial planner or insurance agents will not tell you about a Private Health Service Plan
• This strategy can save you thousands of dollars on your familiy dental and medical expenses

Topic Three - Stop losing money! What is an IPP?

Who would have thought mutual funds and the stock market would have lost 10 - 20% in the last 12 months. Or some individuals have lost 30 - 50% or more on their portf

• Are you self employed
• Do you have a corporation?
• Should you incorporate?
• Do you have a "defined benefits plan?
• How would you like to know exactly what you will have at retirement
• Learn the secrets of the wealthy
• When can you transfer your corporate wealth to your personal wealth TAX FREE?

All strategies will be shared within the rules of the Income Tax Act!

When: Saturday May 30th, 2009
Time: 1.30 - 4 PM
Where: Bayview Golf and Country Club
Cost: $10 (to cover venue costs)