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RRSP – Maximize Your Retirement Savings

Friday, June 12, 2009
By Ryan A. Smith
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What’s an RRSP Registered Retirement Savings Plan is a retirement plan that you or your spouse or common-law partner establish and contribute to. RRSP contributions are tax-deductible;ie, it can be used to reduce your income tax. RRSP vs CPP Why should I invest in RRSP when I can get CPP (Canada Pension Plan) benefit at retirement? Reason: CPP... »

CPP: small plan, big potential?!

Thursday, June 11, 2009
By Ryan A. Smith
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I checked my CPP Statement of Contributions just now. Sadly enough, I discover that I’m only eligible to receive a monthly retirement pension of $240, if I turned 65 this year and decided to receive CPP benefit. How am I supposed to survive with that petty amount. I spend about $200 each... »

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Canadian High Interest Rate Savings Accounts

By Ryan A. Smith

Each month I put away all my remaining money into some kinds of savings accounts until I need to use it. Instead of locking... »

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