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In our last post, we discussed in-kind contributions. Many investors, who are otherwise unable to make a TFSA and RRSP contributions, may be able to contribute existing non-registered investments to their RRSP accounts, thereby getting a tax deduction in the process. However, it’s important to be careful of a couple of potential tax traps when making in-kind contributions – superficial […]
While many investors have good intentions of making TFSA and RRSP contributions, the unfortunate reality is that the cash required to make a meaningful contribution isn’t always available. What can you do? If you want to make a contribution to your TFSA and RRSP this year, but don’t have the cash available, you can use some of the investments in […]
Welcome to 2021! We all know how challenging it can be to stay on top of ever-changing facts and figures in the field of personal finance. To help kick-off the New Year, we have compiled a short list of key 2021 facts and figures to keep in mind for the new year. TFSA Limit The 2021 TFSA limit remains at $6,000, […]
Question. Hi, my partner and I currently have RESPs opened for our two children, and we contribute $200 per month for each child. Although my kids are still in elementary school and have quite some time before college or university, I always get nervous when I think about the costs (and especially when they go back to school after the […]
Question. I have an RESP with another company. We signed up and opened the account when my daughter was born. Last week, I contacted the company to initiate a transfer, and I was told that I would be charged over $4,000 in fees! I feel like I’ve been totally misled and I’m furious. Why is this happening? Are all RESPs […]
Question: My wife and I have a child, and have an RESP – Registered Education Savings Plan – individual plan for her education savings. We’ve been doing a good job of contributing to the RESP since our daughter was born so there’s a fairly significant balance in there now. My concern is that our daughter, who is currently 15, is […]
In today’s knowledge-driven world, a post-secondary education is more important than ever. But because of increasing tuition costs, many students need their family’s support to pay for a college education. To help families save for their children’s post-secondary education, the government of Canada introduced the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) back in 1972. RESPs have evolved substantially since then and […]
When you bring a child into the world, there’s a flood of emotion and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Questions arise as you begin to embrace your new life. How do you decide what’s the best long-term childcare arrangement for you and your family? Should you go back to work, or stay home to care for your child? While everyone’s particular […]
