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Canadians scrambling to make RRSP contributions

With the RRSP deadline fast approaching, Canadians are trying to scrape together some money to make a contribution.

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:09
Canada, U.S. reach agreement on FATCA

After lengthy negotiations, Canada and the United States have signed an intergovernmental agreement under the longstanding Canada-U.S. Tax Convention.

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
DB pension coverage continues to drop

A fact sheet from the Office of the Chief Actuary shows that the shift to DC from DB is continuing.

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:21
More than half of Canadians don’t have a TFSA

Fifty-three percent of Canadians still haven't opened a tax-free savings account, and 42% of those without one don't intend to open one this year, according to an ING Direct survey.

  • By: Staff
  • January 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:57
More Canadians have TFSAs, but few understand them

A survey finds that nearly half of Canadians have a tax-free savings account, yet many still aren't familiar with the rules.

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 05:56
Many Canadians prefer TFSAs to RRSPs

As the RRSP contribution deadline approaches, many Canadians are debating whether to invest in an RRSP or a tax-free savings account (TFSA). A BMO study has found that many are particularly intrigued by the TFSA. According to the study, 67% of Canadians have an RRSP and 39% have a TFSA. Despite the greater prevalence of […]

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:32
Lean times for RRSPs and TFSAs

Recent polls suggest that Canadians aren’t using two potentially valuable retirement savings vehicles to their full potential.

  • By: Staff
  • December 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Canadians not using TFSAs

Although tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) have been on the market since 2009, the majority of Canadians aren’t using them, and general knowledge about the savings vehicle is lacking.

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 12:17
TFSA benefits not being realized

While nearly half of Canadians have a tax-free savings account (TFSA), many are not taking advantage of the unique benefits the account offers for saving, according to a new poll.

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 12:03
Leave CPP alone, improve RRSPs, TSFAs: Fraser Institute

Expanding the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a risky proposition that could actually hinder the plan’s performance, according to study released by the Fraser Institute. “The Canada Pension Plan is already so large that any expansion of the plan will increase the risk that the manager of the plan’s assets, the Canada Pension Plan Investment […]

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 13:55