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My Networth: August 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

Am I excited to calculate my networth again, since last month’s financial statement? No! I don’t think it will get better. As you can see, my income tax and CPP tax combined are already $52,000 as of today (not even counting the income for Sept to Dec). Is this normal??? [Compare to... »

Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) – how to maximize this plan

By Ryan A. Smith

Before we begin this topic, we will briefly discuss how HBP works. Then we will talk about how to maximize this tax-saving strategy toward the end of this article. Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) allows first-time homebuyers to withdraw RRSP to purchase or build a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawal. RRSP Withdrawal Limit... »

My Networth: July 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

I got my cheque for July. After finishing my accounting, the result does NOT look very good. Overall Assets: +11% (down from +21% ) Liabilities: +2% (up from -1% ) Equity: +19% (down from +55% ) Being single is so hard. Aside from loneliness, it takes too long to build weath... »

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 vs TFSA

By Ryan A. Smith

Which investment is better—RRSP or TFSA? This article will highlight some important differences, flexibilities, and restrictions. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Eligibility: Any Canadian residents with earned income. Contribution Limit: 18% of earned income to an annual maximum ($21,000 for year 2009; $22,000 for year 2010); unused contribution room is carried forward and accumulates in future years.... »

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... »

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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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