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My Networth: June 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

I just got my cheque today. Let’s see what’s been changed during the month June. Overall Assets: +21% Liabilities: -1% Equity: +55% In terms of assets, I’ve contributed my maximum RRSP limit for year 2009 which is $21,000. As such, I put the remaining money in high interest savings accounts. I don’t have any plan yet to... »

RRSP – Maximize Your Retirement Savings

By Ryan A. Smith

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?!

By Ryan A. Smith

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... »

My Networth: May 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

It’s the end of May. Time to update my networth. My goal is to reach my first million dollar networth in 7 years after university study, which means I have 5 more years to accomplish it since I graduated in April, year 2007. Like I said in my previous networth report, I want to put... »

My Networth: April 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

This is my first networth report. Beware, it can be quite lengthy but it should be very interesting to see just how much has changed since I embarked on my first real occupation starting in June 2007 after my university training. After two years of working, I finally bring the whopping $160,000 education debts down... »

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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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