Notes
Notes
Finance note

Personal reference notes on investing concepts, tradeoffs, and practical setup details in Canada.

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Sheltered Accounts

  • TFSA Tax Free Savings Account

  • Money that grows in this account is tax-free.

    Every year contribution is determined by federal government.

    Unused contribution gets added to next year.

    No penalty for withdrawing money.

    Money withdrawn gets added back to contribution to the following year.

    For 2026, contribution limit is $7k. For more information on TFSA contribution check it out with CRA

  • RRSP Registered Retirement Savings Plan

  • Contributions made to this account help in reducing taxes.

  • FHSA First Home Savings Account

  • RESP Registered Education Savings Plan

  • RDSP Registered Disability Savings Plan

  • HBP Home Buyers Plan

  • References