RRSP/RRIF
By Paul Russell, BrighterLife.ca When deciding whether to save in an RRSP or a TFSA, the choice is basically to pay the tax now, or pay it later. But there’s more to consider. Here’s something we’d all welcome — you unexpectedly receive a $1,000 work bonus and want to invest it for the future. You…
By Brenda Spiering, Editor, BrighterLife.ca Looking for an investment option that can help you sleep at night? Segregated fund products can guarantee you’ll get back some or all of the money you invest. Segregated (seg) fund products, available exclusively through insurance companies, provide the growth potential of market-based investments with the benefits of an insurance…
Source: Transamerica/Ivari Dare to dream Everyone has dreams of what their retirement years will be like. Will you be hiking in the Himalayas or sunning down south? Where will the money come from to fulfill these retirement dreams? Before we answer that question, let’s look at how much money you will need to fund your…
Source: Manulife Financial
Source: Manulife Financial
By Brenda Spiering, Editor, BrighterLife.ca Confused about the best savings option for your needs? You’re not alone. Ever since the federal government introduced the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in 2008, there’s been debate about whether a TFSA or a Registered Retirement Savings Account (RRSP) is the best place to stash your cash. Both provide tax…
By Brenda Spiering, Editor, BrighterLife.ca You don’t need to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth to build wealth. With the right products, you can grow and protect a healthy nest egg. Here are five key financial products that should be part of your plan: 1. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) As soon…