TFSA contribution room calculator Oct 15th

All about Canadian insurance. Learn the ins and outs and get the latest news.
Latest News

Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies? Dec 15th

Ask MoneySense My husband is about to turn 60 and we have to make a decision to continue with a life insurance plan or to let it go. We no longer have a mortgage, and we are in process of taking care of our own funeral arrangements, so our kids don’t have to worry about it. I’ve been retir.... More »

How to deal with the rising costs of auto insurance due to car theft Apr 17th

Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs. How to lower the cost of auto insurance and prevent car theft Experts say installing .... More »
 term life insurance

The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 9th

To be one of the best travel credit cards in Canada on our list, the card must combine strong earn rates with perks like lounge access, no foreign transaction fees and travel insurance coverage. We’ve compiled this list of the top cards in this category to help you get started. Best travel cred.... More »

What Does Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Mean for Canadians? Mar 25th

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, earlier this month has been sending shockwaves throughout North America’s tech and banking industries. The lender, based in Santa Clara, Calif., had clients that included start-ups like HR and payment firm Rippling and major tech companies like Roku. It.... More »
 life insurance

TFSA contribution room calculator + MORE Apr 9th

Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator. powered by Tax-free savings account is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like e.... More »

Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.

TFSA is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like exchange-traded funds (ETFs), guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), bonds, stocks and, yes, plain-old cash. While you do have to abide by the set amount of contribution room each year, any gains you earn on those investments will not affect your contribution room for the current year or years to come. Plus, the income earned is tax-free (more on that below). Any resident of Canada, over the age of 18, with a valid social insurance number can open a TFSA.

Is a TFSA really tax free?

TFSA contributions won’t reduce your taxable income, unlike registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contributions. (If you haven’t maxed out your RRSP, get on that before the deadline). However, where you do save on taxes with a TFSA is that the money you earn inside your TFSA is not taxable…

Continue Reading On moneysense.ca »

Share

PinIt
Compare insurance quotes through Kanetix.ca - save time and money!