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The main differences between an RRSP and a 401k retirement account are that RRSPs are used in Canada while 401ks are used in the United States. RRSP contributions are tax-deductible, while 401k contributions are made with pre-tax dollars. Additionally, RRSPs have more flexible withdrawal rules compared to 401ks.
short term its good for income balancing--say you make $70k one year and $30k the next-- buy an rrsp on the high year and sell on the low year-- long term rrsp suck-- the government kills you at the end with taxes and they constantly change the rules---- alternative methods are borrow to buy a revenue property-- and live in it---write off the interest and all expenses (proportional)
A life annuity is an investment which converts the lump sum of your RRSP's or non registered funds into an income for the rest of your life. When it comes time to consider buying a life annuity, you have a number of choices. Retirement Income Planning Most companies have a long history of providing a range of options to secure your income in retirement. You can select the most competitive ways to make the best use of your pension funds, whether registered or non registered. Factors That Influence Life Annuities Interest Rates - Life Annuities are influenced by interest rates and other market factors. Mortality - Your life expectancy and that of your spouse affects the life annuity income. The older you are the higher the income you will receive. Life Annuity Options - The options you choose from the start will affect your life annuity income. Choosing a longer guarantee period will reduce the amount of income. Gender - The starting income is higher for a man than a woman as, on average, women live longer. LIFE ANNUITY OPTIONS Single life annuity - Pays you an income for the rest of your life. Joint Life Annuity - Pays you an income for your lifetime. Upon death, your surviving partner will continue to receive an income at a level agreed upon. The level is a percentage of your income, normally 100%, rarely another figure. The partner's life annuity pension will continue for their lifetime. Level Income - Pays you a fixed income, which is agreed upon at issue. Increasing Income - Pays you a life annuity income that increases each year by a fixed percentage. Guarantee Period - Your life annuity income will continue to the beneficiary of your estate on your death if you die within the guarantee period. No Guarantee Period - Your life annuity income will cease on death unless a joint life plan, where the income will cease at the second death. Payment Frequency - Monthly or Annually
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The amount you can contribute depends on your RRSP deduction limit. You can find your deduction limit by looking at your 2011 Tax Return. Your RRSP deduction limit is the amount of RRSP contributions that you can deduct on your tax return for a given year.
Registered Retirement Savings Plans The courts have held that where funds are deposited in an RRSP, a trust relationship, and not a debtor-creditor relationship, is created between the bank and its customer. Consequently, the courts have generally held that an RRSP is not subject to garnishment. There is a case of the Federal Court of Canada Trial Division which has come to the opposite conclusion, but it would appear that the weight of authority provides that RRSPs are not attachable until he owner of the RRSP actually collapses it.Source: http://www.scarfonehawkinsllp.com/faq_details.asp?faq_id=1004
an rrsp withdrawals do NOT qualify as a pension income. the RRIF withdrawals do qualify as pension income.
check out http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/cntrbtng/slfdrctd-eng.html
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Halifax offers a number of services in addition to bank accounts. These include: mutual funds, rrsp, mortages, financial consulting, loans, credit cards and debit cards.
No it is not untouchable. In order to quantify the RRSP, one has to obtain the services of a profeesional. Also it depends on the RRSP and how the contributions are made. Rgds
This 2 step Retirement Calculator will help you: Determine if your current and planned RRSP contributions, as well as any other income you receive, will meet .
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Most Financial Institutions websites have an RRSP calculator. Many insurance providers have them available as well. Also, you can check your local government's website for the calculator and more information on RRSPs.
The main differences between an RRSP and a 401k retirement account are that RRSPs are used in Canada while 401ks are used in the United States. RRSP contributions are tax-deductible, while 401k contributions are made with pre-tax dollars. Additionally, RRSPs have more flexible withdrawal rules compared to 401ks.