On the sixth episode of MI$$ FINDEPENDENT, Gloria is joined by her friend Lucy, they discuss all these fun acronyms - tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and non-registered accounts - what they are, what their benefits are, what to invest in them, contribution limits and when to use each. One thing I wanted to mention that we didn't talk about is employer-matched retirement savings. If your employer will match your RRSP contribution, definitely sign up - it's free money!!
Homework
Task 1: Determine whether you're in the financial position to invest right now
Task 2: Open up that TFSA if you haven't already! Determine whether now is a good time for you to open an RRSP based on your current tax bracket and earning potential
Task 3: Check your TFSA and RRSP contribution limits and contribute what you can!
Links/Sources
2016 Canadian Census data on registered accounts - https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/as-sa/98-200-x/2016013/98-200-x2016013-eng.cfm
2019 RBC Study - https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/news-polls/For-First-Time-Ever-More-Canadians-Have-TFSA-than-RRSP
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