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RRSPs: Your Essential Questions Answered + MORE Feb 22nd
At this time of year, it seems like the financial world is awash with information on what is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), the benefits of having one, and how to start one. But there are still a few planning points that Canadians either aren’t aware of or don’t know how to put t.... More »
Best FHSAs in Canada: Where to get the new first home savings account Jun 5th
First home savings account (FHSA) highlights
The FHSA is a type of registered account that allows you to contribute up to $8,000 annually, up to a lifetime limit of $40,000, to save for the purchase of your first home.FHSAs became available on April 1, 2023. However, availability is currently limite.... More »
TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants? + MORE Jan 23rd
A MoneySense reader writes:
I’m writing to ask about beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants for TFSAs and RRIFs. What is the difference between these, and how do you choose the right one for each account?
FPAC responds:
When you have a registered account, su.... More »
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024 Sep 17th
Savings comparison tool
Find the best and most up-to-date savings rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated return based on the size of your balance.
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Here’s how to take advantage of the housing market chill as a first-time millennial buyer + MORE May 29th
Calculate how much a down payment will be, then set up a savings schedule that is co-ordinated with your paydays.... More »
How much you’d save if you skipped buying a house
– moneysense.ca
Before this, read “To Hell with this Home Market” to learn all about ways to have a home without buying a house in Canada’s crazy housing market.Float home
COST SAVINGS: $200,000 cheaper than some Vancouver condos
WHO IT’S FOR: Home buyers who want a piece of Vancouver shoreline, but can’t stomach a million-dollar mortgage
WHO IT ISN’T FOR: People with mobility issues or who don’t like the idea of shovelling their roof
HOT TIP: If you don’t want to pump out your septic tank each month you can pay the marina about $10 to do it
Cottage escape
COST SAVINGS: Considerable, especially if you steer clear of vacation hotspots
WHO IT’S FOR: The self-employed
WHO IT ISN’T FOR: People who can’t stand the thought of weekend cottage traffic
HOT TIP: Older cottages are often sold “contents-in” which means that you may inherit old love letters from a bygone era or a crocheted wall plaque
Build an Earthship
COST SAVINGS: Huge. You can build for about $25 per square foot
WHO IT’S FOR: Hands-on builders and those who don’t mind lots of digging
WHO IT ISN’T FOR: Anyone who hates the idea of living in Yoda’s Dagobah home
HOT TIP: You need old tires to build an Earthship…
