Retirement Planning

RRSPs are designed to help you to save for retirement, so you’re not meant to make an RRSP early withdrawal. If you do take an RRSP early withdrawal, RRSP withdrawal rules mean you could end up paying an RRSP withdrawal penalty, which we will explore in this article, as well as how to withdraw RRSP investments.

The Canada RRSP contribution deadline is fast approaching. It’s a time when many people ask, what is the deadline for RRSP contributions in Canada, as they rush to make their final contributions for the tax year. But why is the RRSP deadline such a big deal?

So, when you’re wondering, what is my RRSP contribution room, you need to know that there is a max RRSP contribution limit and an RRSP deduction limit. The two sound similar but it’s important to understand the difference. If you contribute more than the RRSP contribution limit, you could face big penalties and have to submit time-consuming paperwork.

So, how do you get out of credit card debt? Can the elderly stop repaying credit card debt? What is the best way to consolidate credit card debt? In reality, it is not so difficult to pay off credit card debt if you follow a systematic plan and a disciplined approach.

If you’re wondering, how do I apply for CPP, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we take a look at everything you need to know to have a successful CPP application; the Canada Pension Plan application process; the qualification criteria for CPP; information you’ll need before you apply for the Canada Pension Plan; how to apply for CPP at age 60; and when is the best time for you to make your CPP application.

Many of those people may now be wondering, do I have to pay back CERB? While the benefit helped countless furloughed workers to keep paying the bills, a lot of people may not have been aware that, as far as the CRA is concerned, CERB in Canada is taxable. However, tax is not taken off at source (before you receive it), as it is with most pay cheques, so, you may owe tax when you file in 2021.

What is a GIC in Canada good for? In return for lending your money, you receive a (usually) guaranteed rate of interest. However, you have to leave your money in the account for a specific period of time (the term). For a GIC in Canada, this is typically between a year and five years, but you can take out a GIC for shorter or longer periods (as little as 30 days and as long as 10 years). In general, the longer the term, the higher the interest rate.

For older retirees, it can be difficult to keep up with these changes. Financial literacy can help manage the changing world of personal finance, so they are better prepared to stay out of debt and avoid having financial issues in retirement.

The impact of COVID-19 on some Canadians’ finances has been devastating. The pandemic crisis has affected approximately 60% of Canadians financially, with over a million jobs lost in March of 2020 alone. Of those affected who continued to work, almost a third saw their hours cut.