TFSA or RRSP? – The Right Answer for You (2024)

♦TFSA or RRSP? – The Right Answer for You (2024)♦

Deciding between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) can be one of the most challenging financial decisions you'll face.

Each has its benefits, and the right choice depends on your unique financial situation.

In this post, I'll guide you through understanding the factors that determine whether a TFSA or RRSP is better for you and how a financial plan can provide you with the precise answer.

In my latest video I talk about:

• The secret to minimizing your lifetime tax.
• Understanding how tax brackets differ before and after retirement.
• Specific examples when a TFSA is better and when an RRSP is better.
• When non-registered investments might be better than an RRSP.
• Common errors in tax planning, like focusing on current-year tax savings instead of lifetime tax savings.
• The impact of government income program clawbacks on your tax bracket in retirement.
• The importance of knowing your future taxable income to make informed decisions.
• Strategies for planning your retirement income to stay in lower tax brackets.
• The benefits of combining TFSAs, RRSPs, and non-registered investments for tax-efficient retirement planning.
• The role of a financial plan in optimizing your RRSP and TFSA contributions and withdrawals.

Enjoy!

Ed
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 | Introduction: TFSA or RRSP?
00:44 | Understanding Lifetime Tax Minimization
01:25 | Tax Brackets Before and After Retirement
02:21 | Clawbacks and Their Impact on Tax Brackets
04:14 | TFSA vs RRSP: Practical Examples
05:36 | Key Factors Influencing Your Decision
06:35 | Effective Retirement Planning Strategies
08:44 | Non-Registered Investments: An Alternative
12:18 | General Guidelines for TFSA and RRSP
14:28 | Conclusion and Final Thoughts
15:59 | About Ed Rempel and Contact Information

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Ed Rempel CPA, CMA, CFP is a financial blogger, fee-for-service financial planner and tax accountant with a ton of real life financial planning experience. He was awarded “Best Canadian Personal Finance Blog” by Expertido, and is the #1 financial blog in Canada for a financial planner on Hardbacon and Feedspot.

For the past 28 years, he has assisted thousands of Canadians with creating real, professional, “interactive” financial plans that earn results. Ed is known for his financial strategies, such as the Smith Manoeuvre and Lifecycle Investing strategies. He is also particularly skilled with the 8-Year GIS Strategy, a strategy to help seniors qualify for larger government pensions using effective planning & investing.