A spousal RRSP comes up all the time for couples, especially when one person has done most of the saving. It’s easy to think of it as a “bigger refund” move. But honestly, that’s not the real point. The real value shows up later, when you start taking money out. A spousal RRSP can help […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ugr2vgNBQs&t=3s Many of our clients work for corporations that offer a variety of employer savings programs designed to enhance their financial security. These programs can encompass Group RRSP programs, Employee Profit Share Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, and the increasingly popular Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) share plans. While our clients often grasp the advantages of these […]
As people approach retirement, one of their biggest concerns is reducing taxes in their golden years. Strategic planning of how Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) accounts are liquidated during retirement can be a great way to minimize taxes. In this article, we will explore how converting RRSP to RRIF accounts and withdrawing minimum annual payments […]
https://youtu.be/7XS-0G0lGaI RRSP: Registered Retirement Savings Plans RRSPs allow you to invest for the future while reducing your tax liability in the present, subject to certain limits. Investment growth within the plan is sheltered from tax until it is withdrawn. RRSPs can be used in conjunction with tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) and non-registered investments to supplement […]
https://youtu.be/p34m8nw7Azw We often see clients looking to make contributions to their RRSPs in order to save on taxes and plan for their future retirement. This was the case for two clients of ours, Megan and Mark, who were interested in making a contribution using funds from their non-registered account. One of the key factors that […]
https://youtu.be/xHAhd9pEJHQ It’s only human nature to want to take maximum advantage of a bull market and resist investing in a bear market. But our natural inclinations aren’t always the wisest investment choices. When markets are strong Say that an investor is enjoying solid returns from their equity investments during an extended bull run. This person […]
In case you missed our webinar on November 18, 2021, we hosted a one-hour financial education session. Highlights and where to find various topics are included below: Overview of financial accounts – 04:50 Refresher on RESP Accounts- 09:50 RRSPs vs TFSA- 19:34 Retirement Income-33:35 Insurance & Estate Planning- 42:50
On Thursday November 18th at 11am, team member Jacqueline Ozdemir will be running a one hour Financial Education Webinar via Zoom. This webinar will provide a review of some of our webinars that were hosted throughout the year and will cover a range of topics including: Overview of financial accounts How to save for a child’s […]
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive from new investors, is whether or not they should be investing in a TFSA or RRSP. Even for investors that already hold these accounts, we are often asked which one they should be contributing to, or if they should be contributing to both. While TFSAs and […]
