Investment Accounts

An RRSP is a retirement savings account registered with the Government of Canada that allows you to defer or reduce your income taxes payable each year.

✔ Contributing to your RRSP reduces your annual income, in turn lowering your tax bill

✔ Income earned in your RRSP isn’t taxed until it’s withdrawn

Great for: anyone looking to kickstart their retirement savings and reduce current taxable income by setting aside a portion of their current income.

A TFSA is a savings account registered with the Government of Canada that can help you earn money, tax-free.

✔ The interest, dividend income and capital gains you earn from your contributions are not taxable

✔ You can withdraw your money at any time, without being taxed

✔ Unused contribution room (the amount of money you’re allowed put in each year) is carried over to the next year, increasing your annual limit

Great for: anyone who wants to save for medium and long-term projects, like a trip or a car. It’s also great for emergency funds as you can withdraw your earnings.

An RESP is an education savings account registered with the Government of Canada that helps you save for a child or grandchild’s post-secondary education, including trade schools, colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs.

✔ Anyone can open an RESP and contribute money at any time with a social insurance number

✔ Earnings within an RESP aren’t taxed, helping you grow your savings quicker

✔ If the child doesn’t use the funds, you can choose a new beneficiary

Great for: anyone who has children or grandchildren and would like to start saving for their future.

An FHSA is a new kind of registered savings account that was specifically designed to help you save for the purchase of your first home, tax-free!

✔ All contributions are tax-deductible, so investing in an FHSA can reduce your taxable income

✔ Your investment earnings aren’t taxed, so your savings will have the opportunity to grow faster in an FHSA than in other types of savings accounts

✔ You can withdraw funds any time, or transfer money from your FHSA to any RRSP or RRIF held in your name

Great for: Canadian residents who are at least 18 years old, hold a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN), and are first-time home buyers.

An RDSP is a savings plan intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit.

✔ Contributing doesn’t provide a tax reduction, but it may entitle the holder to grants paid directly into an RDSP

✔ The income earned and any grants received are taxable when they’re withdrawn from the plan

✔ There are no restrictions on how the many can be spent when withdrawn

Great for: ensuring the financial security of a person with disabilities.

A RRIF is a registered account that provides you with income drawn from the investments and savings you have accumulated in your RRSP during your working life. Essentially, once you retire you can convert your RRSP and other investments into a RRIF to take your money out as income.

✔ You can only make withdrawals with a RRIF (no deposits)

✔ RRIFs require minimum yearly withdrawals based on your age until no funds remain

✔ You pay tax on your retirement savings when you make withdrawals including but not limited to interest income, dividend income, and capital gains

Great for: anyone who is retiring and is eager to enjoy it to the fullest!

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