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CIBC Financial HealthCheck Helps Canadians Prepare for The Future

CIBC Financial HealthCheck Helps Canadians Prepare for The Future
Seeing as retirement is a key focus for Canadians, it is no surprise that saving for retirement is a top goal for many Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) clients who have completed a CIBC Financial HealthCheck. Just after retirement planning is saving for a home and paying down debt. The CIBC Financial HealthCheck offers Canadians ... Full story
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BMO Survey: Canadians Uncertain About Their RRSP

BMO Survey: Canadians Uncertain About Their RRSP
Canadians have many uncertainties about meeting their retirement goals, and according to a survey released today by BMO Financial Group, they are not sure whether they are taking the right steps in planning for their retirement. The survey which was conducted by Leger Marketing and Commissioned by BMO, found that 1/3 of Canadians has no Registered ... Full story
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Common RRSP Mistakes

Common RRSP Mistakes
When it comes to you Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) there can be a few common mistakes we are bound to make if we do not know about them. In some cases, by the time we figure them out it can be too late. To help you navigate through your RRSP you might want ... Full story
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Maximizing the Tax Efficiency of you RRSP

Maximizing the Tax Efficiency of you RRSP
The 2009 season for your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is coming to an end with March 1st quickly approaching. You should be taking the time to save on tax while saving for the future you hope to have. There are no other registered plan which offers tax advantages as compelling as your RRSP. ... Full story
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TD Poll: Canadians Uneasy About Saving for their Retirement

TD Poll: Canadians Uneasy About Saving for their Retirement
In a recent TD Retirement Savings Poll, many Canadians have conflicted emotions in terms of retirement. 36% cannot wait to stop working and enjoy life, while 30% say that even thinking about saving for retirement makes them uneasy because they have not saved enough. Saving for your retirement can become a problem, but if ... Full story
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Planning for Retirement

Planning for Retirement
Retirement can become a tricky subject at times, especially when we are trying to decide how much we need to retire with. People tend to feel that there should be at least $550,000 saved, while other believe there needs to be at least $1 million. When you think about it, there is no set ... Full story
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RBC Poll: Retirement Dreams Out of Reach

RBC Poll: Retirement Dreams Out of Reach
Interestingly enough, nearly all 90% of Canadians feel that they will have enough income to cover their necessities in retirement but only 25% feel that they will have enough money to fulfill their retirement dreams, according to the 20th Annual RBC RRSP Poll. The poll found that 75% of retired Canadians did not know ... Full story

RBC Economics: RRSP Contributions Expected to Continue Declining

RBC Economics: RRSP Contributions Expected to Continue Declining
According to an RBC Economics study based on RRSP contribution trends in Canada over the past 40 years, it shows that as time progresses over the next decade, the Canadian population will decline in making contributions to their RRSP through 2020. The downward trend we are see does not necessarily ... Full story
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Getting Your Savings on Track

Getting Your Savings on Track
In the 2009 annual survey by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), nearly 1,500 participants across Canada were asked if they were saving for their retirement. The data showed that those who are not went up to 32% in 2009, down from 24% in 2008. If we take into consideration the ... Full story
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Canadian Pension Plan Changes

Canadian Pension Plan Changes
There are many of us who are far away from going into retirement and it may be the last thing on their mind but with recent changes it would be a wise choice to look into your Canadian Pension Plan (CPP).Jim Flaherty and the provincial Finance Ministers have made significant changes to ... Full story
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