Bank of Montreal : BMO's Financial Tip of the Week: Invest in an RRSP
January 06, 2012 at 02:11 pm
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 6, 2012) - As part of
BMO Financial Group's ongoing commitment to financial
literacy and 'Making Money Make Sense' for
Canadians, BMO will be releasing a financial tip every week
in 2012.
BMO's Financial Tip of the Week:
Consider investing in a Registered Retirement
Savings Plan (RRSP) and take advantage of tax
incentives when saving for retirement.
A study by BMO has found that almost 30 per cent of
Canadians are unfamiliar with how an RRSP works. An RRSP
can be a powerful and effective savings vehicle to fund
one's retirement.
What is an RRSP?
An RRSP is a registered plan that allows you to save for
retirement in a tax-efficient manner.
Within an RRSP, portfolio investors can hold a variety of
investments including guaranteed investment certificates
(GICs), mutual funds, exchanged traded funds (ETFs),
bonds and equities.
The money you invest within an RRSP grows tax free. Since
you pay no tax on investment growth while your money
remains invested in an RRSP, your investments compound
far more quickly than they would have if invested outside
of one.
Additionally, annual contributions (up to a maximum of
$22,450 for the 2011 tax year) made into an RRSP are tax
deductible based on your unused contribution room. This
can result in a lower income tax bill.
"Investing in an RRSP should be a staple in any
retirement savings plan as it's the most effective tool
in providing the funds needed to help Canadians be
financially secure during retirement," said Tina Di
Vito, Head, BMO Retirement Institute and author of 52
Ways to Wreck Your Retirement… and How to Rescue It.
"Whether you've been contributing to an RRSP for
years or are just getting started, make sure you invest on
a consistent basis, regardless of the amount."
Here is how an RRSP can work to your advantage:
The example below illustrates the difference in savings
between an RRSP and a non-RRSP investment. The impact this
has on your investments can amount to a substantial
difference over time - over $320,000 in the below scenario.
RRSP
Non-RRSP
Amount Invested Annually
$10,000
$10,000
Years Invested
30 years
30 years
Marginal Tax Rate
N/A
46%
Average Annual Return
6%
6%
Total Savings After 30 Years
$838,016.77
$510,717.60
BMO Financial Group's RRSP Savings Calculator can help
take the guesswork out of contributing to your RRSP by
taking you through a few simple steps that will put you on
the path to retirement success. Access it at .
Media contacts:
Amanda Robinson, Toronto
(416) 867-3996
amanda.robinson@bmo.com
Sarah Bensadoun, Montreal
(514) 877-8224
sarah.bensadoun@bmo.com
Laurie Grant, Vancouver
(604) 665-7596
laurie.grant@bmo.com
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