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Air Canada Aeroplan partners with LCBO - members will be able to earn and redeem points for LCBO purchases + MORE Aug 19th
Back in February LCBO made headlines as they announced they were leaving the AIR MILES program after participating in it for 23 years. At the time they mentioned a plan for a future loyalty program. Thoughts were they might start they own program but that doesn't appear to be the case with today's n.... More »
August 12 Update: A boatload of new confirmed Amex Cobalt 5x points locations, earn 50,000 bonus PC Optimum points for online purchases & 15% off TAP Air Portugal flights out of Canada + MORE Aug 12th
Thanks to an anonymous reader who commented on our American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations for giving a whole batch of locations that earn 5x points on eats and drinks. From Vancouver to Victoria to Honolulu and all the way to Taiwan this person provided an awesome list o.... More »
New to Canada? Here’s how the Scotiabank newcomer offer can help Dec 17th
Newcomers to Canada typically have a hard time applying for credit cards or financial products simply because they have no Canadian credit history. Fortunately, Scotiabank’s StartRight® Program offers newcomers the ability to apply for credit and start building their credit history in Canada.
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Jun 16th
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The Pyongyang Olympics
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The Western media discover the hidden charms of North Korea.Credit card comeback from recession nearly complete
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New card accounts have risen to the level just below 2007, says American Bankers Association data
How to get the pension income tax credit
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Q: I am 65 years old and will have income for the next three years. I want to open a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and transfer some money into it to take advantage of the pension credit on a $2,000 withdrawal. While doing so, can I then turn around and use that $2,000 as part of my contribution to my RRSP? In other words, can you withdraw from an RRIF and contribute to your RRSP in the same year?
—Rhonda P.
A: Thank you, Rhonda, for your question. I assume that you do not have a pension—and you didn’t mention the value of your RRSPs. For many, it’s a great strategy to open an RRIF and transfer net $2,000 from your RRSP in order to take advantage of the pension credit. Be sure to transfer a little bit extra to the RRIF so the $2,000 withdrawal does not deplete the RRIF and cause it to close. Your financial institution will advise you on what the minimum amount is to keep the RRIF open. Or you can transfer as a lump sum.
And yes—you can technically withdraw from an RRIF and then contribute to an RRSP—if you have the room and are still under 71 years of age…
