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Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada Jul 4th

Being single in retirement has some financial obstacles. Some people are single as they enter retirement. Others become single due to divorce or death prior to or after retiring. Here are some considerations for planning your retirement as a singleton, especially if you have no defined benefit (DB) .... More »

30 and no pension: What are your options? Sep 6th

Alexandre Crupi has a lot of expenses. The 31-year-old investment specialist at Steadyhand Investment Funds, along with his fiancee, are paying for a September wedding. Then there’s the cost of their forthcoming honeymoon. They hope some day to buy a house. On top of all that, Crupi doesn’t curr.... More »
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Should you hold gold in a RRIF? + MORE Aug 9th

Ask MoneySense I have a RRIF (registered retirement income fund) and I am looking to shift it to gold. I am 65 years old. Is this safe and does this make sense? —Audrey Investing in gold for retirement in Canada Gold prices have surged recently, rising 26% over the past year. Silver has .... More »

Can you delay a RRIF withdrawal? Jun 6th

Ask MoneySense I read you can base your RRIF withdrawals on your wife’s age to minimize them. Can you please explain exactly what that means? My wife is seven years younger than me, and I am 68. I already have a small RRIF, set up for the pension benefit. When I hit 71, when I convert my RRSP to a.... More »
The best TFSAs in Canada for 2024

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The best TFSAs in Canada for 2024
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The Best RRSPs

Aside from a TFSA, another powerful tax-advantage account is an RRSP. Check out the best RRSPs in Canada…

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The minimum age at which you can convert a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to a registered retirement income fund (RRIF) varies by province: it’s 50 in some, and 55 in others. But starting the year after conversion, you must begin to make minimum withdrawals from your RRIF. The table below includes the minimum withdrawal rates for all RRIFs set up after 1992. It shows the percentage of the account balance (at the previous year-end) that must be paid out in the current year.

How to use the table: Slide the columns right or left using your fingers or mouse to see all the columns. You can download the data to your device in Excel, CSV and PDF formats. 

wdt_ID Age at end of previous year Withdrawal rate for current year Age at end of previous year Withdrawal rate for current year

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The best RRSPs in Canada for 2024

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The best RRSPs in Canada for 2024
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By Rebecca Cuneo Keenan and Keph Senett on May 1, 2024Estimated reading time: 19 minutes

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Why should you open a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)? This account type is often described as “tax-advantaged,” meaning it offers a tax-efficient way for savers and investors to build wealth for the future, usually for retirement. To maximize its potential, it helps to know the differences between an RRSP and other kinds of registered accounts, like the tax-free savings account (TFSA) and first home savings account (FHSA). Plus, not all RRSPs are built the same—you’ll want to compare their interest rates and fees, for example…

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