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Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says - Reuters + MORE Jan 5th
Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says ReutersOpinion: Guns and oil: Trump’s global power with Venezuela’s reserves at his side will be formidable The Globe and MailTrump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry .... More »
The best low-interest credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE May 29th
Credit card interest rates aren’t all the same. If you carry a balance on your credit card, or if you expect to take on debt that will take some time to pay off, you might want to consider applying for a low-interest credit card.
The savings could be substantial: while most regular credit card.... More »
What newcomers need to know about investing in Canada Nov 15th
Canada is a beautiful, diverse country—maybe that’s why you immigrated here. But as a newcomer, you also need to know about the rising cost of living and the high income tax rate (up to a 54% marginal tax rate for high income earners). Today’s inflationary environment—with steep increases in.... More »
Tesla Q2 Delivery Expectations Coming Down. The Key Number Might Be Energy Storage. - Investor's Business Daily Jul 1st
Tesla Q2 Delivery Expectations Coming Down. The Key Number Might Be Energy Storage. Investor's Business DailyTesla is running out of excuses for its prolonged sales slump Yahoo FinanceAnalyst puts Tesla stock on key ideas list as Q2 deliveries loom TheStreetTesla add.... More »
Should RRIF withdrawals be based on the younger spouse’s age? Nov 8th
I am wondering about the minimum RRIF withdrawal calculation. We are wondering if it would be beneficial to use the younger spouse’s age to result in a lower annual combined income. Can you explain the reasoning behind this?—Bernie
When can you convert an RRSP to a RRIF?
Registered retirem.... More »
Which savings plans should a 37-year-old with a military disability income contribute to, and when?
– moneysense.ca
Q. I am 37 with a military disability income that will pay monthly until I die. Could you give your advice on which savings plans I should be investing in, and the order in which I should make my investments?
To date, I contribute to my and my spouse’s registered disability savings plan (RDSP), then our TFSAs. When I max out these savings plans, should I contribute to a RRSP, or should I use an unregistered trading account?
–Jason
A. Structuring your cash flow so that you have more money coming in than going out is an important first step in the retirement planning process. But once you have that extra cash flow, deciding the best ways to allocate it is not always simple.
I would generally prioritize paying off high interest-rate debt like credit cards before saving, but I will assume that is not a consideration for you and your wife, Jason.
It sounds as though you both qualify for the disability tax credit (DTC), which is a requirement to open a registered disability savings plan (RDSP)…
To date, I contribute to my and my spouse’s registered disability savings plan (RDSP), then our TFSAs. When I max out these savings plans, should I contribute to a RRSP, or should I use an unregistered trading account?
–Jason
A. Structuring your cash flow so that you have more money coming in than going out is an important first step in the retirement planning process. But once you have that extra cash flow, deciding the best ways to allocate it is not always simple.
I would generally prioritize paying off high interest-rate debt like credit cards before saving, but I will assume that is not a consideration for you and your wife, Jason.
It sounds as though you both qualify for the disability tax credit (DTC), which is a requirement to open a registered disability savings plan (RDSP)…
