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Ep. 52 – Is your RRSP or TFSA over-taxing your financial health? With Doug Carroll


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We often think of RRSPs, TFSAs and taxes as easy tools to save some money. But you may be missing some strategic decisions – or making some mistakes - that affect your pocketbook. This week, Derrick and Travis talk with Doug Carroll, Tax & Estate Specialist at Aviso Wealth, about smart tax-linked savings decisions you can make in 2021.

1:10 Money Problem: When one of Travis’ clients we transitioning to retirement, their savings and tax plan suddenly called for an overhaul.

3:00 Expert Examination: Travis, Derrick and Doug reveal the financial choices you’ll face this year that can affect your tax outcome:

  • How to use an RRSP as a tax advantage – and mistakes many people are making.
  • When a TFSA is a better savings option than an RRSP.
  • Why there’s no single-source savings strategy.
  • Should you choose a beneficiary or successor for your registered savings accounts?
  • Tax strategies for families to follow.
  • Special tax options for seniors.

23:15 Weekly Financial Fix: If you’re always rushing to file your taxes, Travis’ task this week will eliminate your panic.

If you have an undiagnosed financial concern or want to better understand a financial subject, send Travis and Derrick your question at islandsavings.ca/wealthbeing, or at [email protected], and we will consider it for a future episode.

 


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You’ll hear about real-life financial challenges that our Island Savings hosts, guests and members have encountered. We’ll share the time-tested financial solutions we recommend to members. And every week you’ll receive a simple strategy that you can use right away to improve your financial health.

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