TFSA or RRSP? Archives

New Tax on Parents and 8 Ways You Can Benefit (as seen in Canadian MoneySaver)

by Ed Rempel | Jan 1, 2019 | Financial Planning Wisdom, Smith Manoeuvre Wisdom, Tax Strategies, TFSA or RRSP? | 4 comments

Are you a parent? Is the income of your family between $30,000 and $119,000 per year? If so, congratulations! You are now paying the new “tax on parents”. Total tax rates on parents can get very high, with marginal tax rates as high as 63%! The new tax on parents is a...

The 6 Best Strategies to Minimize Tax on Your Retirement Income (Video of MoneyShow talk)

by Ed Rempel | Oct 8, 2018 | Financial Planning Wisdom, Investment Wisdom, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning Wisdom, Tax Strategies, TFSA or RRSP?, Videos | 4 comments

I am pleased to announce that the MoneyShow has posted the video of my talk. Many people have asked me where they can see it again. These are not just tax tips. These are the 6 big strategies to save you thousands in tax throughout your retirement. This talk was based...

“Fake Financial Plans” Podcast on the Alain Guillot Show

by Ed Rempel | Sep 28, 2018 | Financial Planning Wisdom, Investment Wisdom, Podcasts, Retirement Planning Wisdom, TFSA or RRSP? | 0 comments

Fun podcast and enlightening questions on the Alain Guillot Show. Topics: How to recognize a “Fake Financial Plan”. If you are a new immigrant to Canada or a Millennial, where do you start to get finances on track? How tax planning tells you whether to invest in a...

The 6 Best Strategies to Minimize Tax on Your Retirement Income (as seen in Canadian MoneySaver)

by Ed Rempel | Apr 12, 2018 | Financial Planning Wisdom, Investment Wisdom, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning Wisdom, Tax Strategies, TFSA or RRSP? | 9 comments

You will have a lot more tax saving opportunities after you retire than before. If you get a salary, you may have limited tax deductions or tax saving strategies. When you retire, it is completely different. You can essentially determine the amount of income you will...

Make Your Retirement Comfortable with the “8-Year GIS Strategy”

by Ed Rempel | Mar 25, 2018 | Financial Planning Wisdom, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning Wisdom, Smith Manoeuvre Wisdom, Tax Strategies, TFSA or RRSP? | 74 comments

The “8-Year GIS Strategy” is one of the best strategies to turn a modest retirement into a comfortable one for you. I am finally releasing it! For years, this is one of a few strategies that I have quietly used with select clients. It has 5 huge advantages: $101,00...

TFSA or RRSP? Cutting through the Confusion (as seen on Money.ca)

by Ed Rempel | Mar 5, 2018 | Financial Planning Wisdom, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning Wisdom, Tax Strategies, TFSA or RRSP? | 0 comments

Read my article on Money.ca… When it comes to choosing between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), there are plenty of details to keep you up at night. Here are all the pros and cons – including a few you may...