3,000 accounts set up so far
Almost three in 10 won't contribute this year
Canadians have until March 2 to make contributions for the 2008 tax year
Bank encourages contributions by Dec. 31
Advisors should be aware of new tax-free savings accounts, as well as new RRSP and RRIF rules
The majority of Canadians will not make any changes to their RRSP contribution amount this year, according to a new poll commissioned by Edward Jones.The poll found that 66% of respondents will not change their RRSP savings plans.Only 8% of Canadians have or plan to decrease their contributions, while 3% have or plan to increase […]
New account will allow registered savings for disabled persons
AIM Funds Management’s idea would create more opportunities for more industry players, it says
Golombek looking for feedback on proposal
Ottawa will also move forward on RDSPs and it plans to extend the existing capital gains tax exemption for publicly-traded securities