Planning and Advice

RRSP contributions fall by 26% between 2000 and 2013

The number of Canadians in their prime-working years that contributed to their RRSP accounts steadily declined from 2000 to 2013, according to a report by Statistics Canada. The report said among individuals aged 25 to 54, the number of annual RRSP contributors fell 16% between 2000 and 2013. The number of contributors in the age […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |February 13, 2017

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Industry

Don’t miss important compliance reminders

Make time to review current and updated guidance.

By Katie Keir |February 9, 2017

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Planning and Advice

Are RRSPs better for business owners?

It might be time for a portfolio overhaul.

By Staff |February 9, 2017

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Planning and Advice

Many Canadians withdrawing RRSP funds for daily expenses

Between not saving for RRSPs and making early withdrawals, Canadians are in a financial bind.

By Staff |February 8, 2017

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Why Canadians aren’t contributing to RRSPs

Fewer Canadians plan to contribute to RRSPs this year compared to last year (46% versus 50%), though the average contribution has increased to $5,088 from $3,984, reveals a BMO study. Canadians’ reasons for contributing are no surprise, but reasons for not contributing raise more questions than they answer. For instance, those contributing this year predictably […]

By Staff |February 2, 2017

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Get your HNW client out of legacy limbo

Chances are your high-net-worth (HNW) client needs your help developing an inheritance plan. That’s because only 22% of HNW Canadians have such a plan, reveals research by RBC Wealth Management, conducted in collaboration with Scorpio Partnership. This lack is all the more alarming considering an estimated $400 billion is expected to be transferred to the […]

By Staff |January 31, 2017

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4 new year’s resolutions for clients who want to age happily

When it comes to clients having a happy retirement, a fat nest egg and good health are great places to start. Sometimes, however, an out-of-date attitude about aging can prevent them from enjoying what should be a rewarding and fulfilling time of life. Here are four New Year’s resolutions that can help promote healthy aging. […]

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Planning and Advice

RRSP contributions fall by 26% between 2000 and 2013

Don’t miss important compliance reminders

Are RRSPs better for business owners?

Many Canadians withdrawing RRSP funds for daily expenses

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Why Canadians aren’t contributing to RRSPs

Get your HNW client out of legacy limbo

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4 new year’s resolutions for clients who want to age happily