The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is an investment plan used by Canadians to save for retirement. Contributions are tax deductible for tax purposes, however there is a limit. The contribution rate is 18% of earned income up to a $31,560 which equates to an earned income of 175,333.33. This amount is reduced if you […]
Tax Free Saving Account (TFSA) Updates for 2025 Canadians can earn tax-free investment returns using the plan referred to as the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Often I am asked, “should I contribute to an RRSP or a TFSA”. The two plans are very different. You get a tax deduction for contributions to an RRSP but […]
As rising interest rates continue, annuity payouts have increased too. Below I have a table showing how annuity payout rates have increased substantially since the when I started this blog, September 2020, almost three years ago. Methodology I update the default annuity quote (using the Cannex system). The default client is as follows. 65 year […]
Canadians Travelling Outside of Canada Whether it’s an overnight trip to the USA or a longer vacation, travel insurance is highly recommended. Please see the attached real life story for the cost encountered by a Canadian on a trip to Florida. You can purchase travel insurance up to six (6) months ahead, so if you need a […]
May 25, 2023 – Toronto, Canada – Assuris, in partnership with our member life and healthinsurance companies, is pleased to announce higher levels of policyholder protection. Assuris’mission is to protect Canadian policyholders if their life and health insurance company fails. Ourindustry is committed to the financial wellbeing of all Canadians and the increased protectionlevels provide […]