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With September comes the annual school year kickoff for many families. This is also the perfect time to reiterate the powerful benefits provided by the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). For most households, the RESP is the top investment vehicle available for children’s education savings. Here are the key facts: Annual maximum contribution: $2,500 (or… Read More

By now, you’ve probably read about the new FHSA program, introduced by the Federal government to help save for a first home purchase. Many people have thought of the immediate benefits; that is, utilizing the FHSA to help fund their own down payment. This makes sense of course. The FHSA, if used to fund a… Read More

We at You First feel it is beneficial to periodically review the basic tax-advantaged account structures available to Canadian investors. In this segment, we’ll discuss the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA): who will benefit from a TFSA, what it is and is not, how it works, and we’ll finish with some frequently asked TFSA questions.   You… Read More

For many families, September means a return school. It is also a good time to discuss the powerful advantages of the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). For most households, the RESP is the top vehicle available for children’s education savings. Here are the key facts: Annual maximum contribution: $2,500 (or $5,000 if you have carry-forward… Read More

We feel it is important to periodically review the basic tax-advantaged account structures available to Canadian investors. In this article, we’ll discuss the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and it’s sibling, the Spousal Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP). Who Will Make Best Use of an RRSP? You will benefit from an RRSP if you are working… Read More