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Stock news for investors: Goeasy shares plunge nearly 60% after lender suspends dividend + MORE Mar 18th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
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Algoma Steel
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Single mom Adelaide has $22,000 in line-of-credit debt — here’s how she learned to dig her way out + MORE May 29th
If she cannot chip away at her line of credit, says financial expert Jason Heath, it is going to hold Adelaide back from financial freedom in the future..... More »
Contributing to your grandchild’s RESPs: What grandparents need to know + MORE May 14th
You’ve likely heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, with the cost of college and university tuition rising every year, it just might take a village to pay for post-secondary education, too. That’s where grandparents can help with registered education savings plans (RE.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards 2020 Jan 4th
Finding the right credit card could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year. Whether you’re looking for lower fees, more rewards or simply valuable perks like travel medical insurance or rental car savings, every dollar counts. If you use your credit card wisely, pay off your balanc.... More »
How much money should I have saved by age 25? + MORE Jul 30th
Financial experts suggest 25-year-olds save 20% of their annual income. But if you’re in your 20s and just starting your career, saving might not be a high priority. Expenses like rent, groceries and car payments seem more pressing—not to mention having a life and planning for big events like an.... More »
Tips on how to stick to your savings goal: Vaz-Oxlade
– thestar.com
It’s easy enough to set a savings goal, but it can be really tough to actually achieve it.
It’s the first time the census has probed the question, taking advantage of tax data to correct a picture which experts say has long been distorted by suspect numbers and aggressive investment marketing.Two thirds of Canadian households saving for retirement, census suggests
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO _ Two-thirds of households are setting aside money for retirement, taking advantage of either a registered pension plan, an RRSP or a tax-free savings account, Statistics Canada said Wednesday as it released the latest batch of numbers from the 2016 census.
Of 14 million households, 65.2 per cent made a contribution in 2015 _ the most recent year for which data was available _ to one or more of the three major savings vehicles, an apparent counterpoint to the prevailing narrative that too many Canadians take a cavalier approach to retirement.
Different generations took different approaches: Major income earners aged 35 to 54 were prone to make use of registered pension plans and RRSPs, while those younger than 35 and those older than 54 were more likely to contribute to a TFSA.
Or, in Statistics Canada’s words: “Participation in savings plans followed strong life-cycle patterns.”
It’s the first time the census has probed the question, taking advantage of tax data to paint a more accurate picture of just how seriously Canadians take it _ a picture which experts say has long been distorted by suspect data and aggressive investment marketing…
Of 14 million households, 65.2 per cent made a contribution in 2015 _ the most recent year for which data was available _ to one or more of the three major savings vehicles, an apparent counterpoint to the prevailing narrative that too many Canadians take a cavalier approach to retirement.
Different generations took different approaches: Major income earners aged 35 to 54 were prone to make use of registered pension plans and RRSPs, while those younger than 35 and those older than 54 were more likely to contribute to a TFSA.
Or, in Statistics Canada’s words: “Participation in savings plans followed strong life-cycle patterns.”
It’s the first time the census has probed the question, taking advantage of tax data to paint a more accurate picture of just how seriously Canadians take it _ a picture which experts say has long been distorted by suspect data and aggressive investment marketing…
Almost two-thirds of Canadian households are saving for retirement, census data show, despite a national household savings rate that fell to 4.6 per cent in the second quarter of this year.
Should I convert my RRSP to a RRIF early?
– moneysense.ca
Q: I’m 67 and my husband turned 71 in May. He has to turn his RRSP into a RRIF. Can I turn my RRSP into a RIFF also? The only income we have is Old Age Security and CPP and it just isn’t enough to pay bills and food. The person from our bank said that I was too young to turn the RRSP into a RRIF. Is she right? Any information would be great.
—Mina
A: Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) is exactly the same as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with only two exceptions. Age 71 is the latest age that an RRSP can be converted to an RRIF. The earliest age is 55.
A RRIF has a mandatory minimum withdrawal requirement. This minimum is a % amount based on your age. (See table this table.)
A RRIF withdrawal is considered pensionable income after the year you turn age 65.
I see that Mina wishes to solve a perceived income problem by converting to a RRIF. It simply isn’t necessary as Mina can withdraw funds from her RRSP as-is. Mina can decide what amount she needs for a regular income over the coming months/years and withdraw that amount…
