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Balancing Investments: Unpacking the Benefits of TFSAs and RAs

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English - June 08, 2024 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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In today's episode Warren Ingram answers your questions about retirement annuities (RA) or a tax-free savings accounts (TFSA).  Warren discusses the benefits of a TFSA including tax-free growth, RA offers a tax deduction on contributions, how Regulation 28 governs the maximums in retirement funds, and that decisions should consider both time horizon and psychological tolerance for risk and offshore allocations.

Takeaways

Consider both time horizon and psychological tolerance for risk when deciding between a retirement annuity and a tax-free savings account.Regulation 28 governs the maximums in retirement funds, but a balanced portfolio with a high allocation to shares is generally recommended.Retirement funds now offer more flexibility and offshore allocation, making them attractive investments.Tax-free savings accounts offer tax-free growth, but contributions are not tax-deductible.


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