Retirement Savings Plan (Spousal RSP, LIRA, RIF, LIF)
Retirement Savings Plan
Government income programs make up part of a retirement plan, but they do not provide the level of income that most Canadians look for during retirement. A Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) is one of the best ways to help ensure your financial security. You may also know it as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Only when it is set up with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is it called an RRSP. Around for over 60 years, the tax structure allows you to defer paying income tax on your deposits and earnings. It is only when you withdraw the money that tax is applied. Since many Canadians have a higher tax rate during their working years than retirement years, this often results in overall tax-savings.Notable features
- Annual limit contribution – 18% of earned income (subject to the annual contribution limit)
- Unused contribution room – Carried forward from year to year
- Home Buyers' Plan
- Lifelong Learning Plan
- Income splitting
- Retirement Income Fund
You can locate your maximum contribution limit by looking on your most recent Notice of Assessment. This Notice is issued from CRA. This maximum amount is based on 18% of your previous year’s earned income, up to the maximum RSP contribution limit. It also includes any unused contribution room from previous years. If you are a member of a pension plan, your pension adjustment will reduce the amount you can contribute to your RRSP. Unused contribution room can be carried forward and used in future years.
Contributing to an RSP
RSP contributions can be made during the tax year or within the first 60 days of the following tax year. Contributions can also be made monthly. When you contribute monthly, you benefit from something called dollar cost averaging. Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy. Deposits of a fixed-dollar amount are made at regularly scheduled intervals. This means that you make regular purchases and your costs are averaged over the year. This benefits you in two ways. One is that this helps reduce the impact of a bumpy market. And two, your contributions are compounding over the year, making your money work that much harder for you. Making retirement savings a financial priority can help you achieve your desired retirement income.Products that offer an RSP
- Guaranteed Interest Account
- Pivotal Select segregated funds
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RRSP to RRIF Conversion Form (2020/08/10)
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A Retirement Savings Plan is just as relevant now as it was over 60 years ago
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Make your money work for you
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Borrowing money to save money
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When it is time to convert your RSP to a RIF
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The thought of retirement can be a blessing or can cause concern. The difference in attitude comes down to planning. If you have planned for retirement, congratulations. If you have not, you have got some work to do. |
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| What is the deal with those Retirement Savings Plans anyway? A Retirement Savings Plan or RSP as they say, is one of the best ways to help ensure your financial security. I had my doubts but considering it has been around for over 60 years, I figured there had to be something to this RSP thing. And guess what, there is! |
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| If you’re like most people, the dollars you have for savings are not unlimited That means you have some decisions to make, including whether it makes more sense to pay down your mortgage quickly or invest in an Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). It’s true that reducing your mortgage quickly makes a lot of sense, but you’ll also need a significant nest egg if you want to retire in comfort. |
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| How to choose between an RSP and a TFSA For years Canadians have utilized Retirement Savings Plans (RSPs) as the primary investment vehicle for retirement savings. With the introduction of Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), there has been great debate over where to invest: RSP or TFSA? Although the two account types share some common traits, there are some key differences. |
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A Retirement Income Fund (RIF) and Life Income Fund (LIF) both provide income solutions during retirement. A RIF is used when transferring assets from a Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). A LIF is used when transferring assets from a pension. Some provinces require that a LIF be converted to a life annuity in the year an individual turn 80. Both a RIF and LIF provide continued growth in a tax-sheltered environment. Both options also offer choice in how assets are invested.
Notable Features
- Flexible income options (subject to government minimums and maximums)
- Competitive interest rates
- Choice of investment options
Products that offer a RIF and LIF
- Guaranteed Interest Account
- Pivotal Select
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Converting Your Savings into Retirement Income
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As you approach retirement you will need to develop an income strategy that provides you with dependable income throughout your retirement. |
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Retirement Income Fund Understanding minimum withdrawal percentages
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The federal government has set minimum withdrawal percentages for a Retirement Income Fund (RIF). The minimum withdrawal is based on age at the beginning of the year and the value of your fund on December 31 of the previous year. |
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When it is time to convert your RSP to a RIF
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The thought of retirement can be a blessing or can cause concern. The difference in attitude comes down to planning. If you have planned for retirement, congratulations. If you have not, you have got some work to do. |
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| 1673 |
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RRSP to RRIF Conversion Form (2020/08/10)
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Available in PDF only (fillable/savable) |
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