Posts by Jason Heath

The article “Bleeding Your RRSP Dry To Save On Tax When You’re Dead” was originally published on MoneySense on November 13, 2018. Chris is retiring and living on CPP, OAS and her RRSP. She wonders if she should take more than the minimum withdrawal from her RRSP to save tax on her death. Q: I am…

The article “Leaving An Inheritance For Your Grandchildren” was originally published on MoneySense on November 7, 2018. Dan’s mother wants to use some of the proceeds from her home sale to help her young grandchildren save for their future Q: My mother has just sold her home and is wanting to open an account for her…

The article “How Low-Income, Single Seniors Can Plan For Retirement” was originally published on MoneySense on October 31, 2018. Diane is worried about the prospect of retiring on her own especially given her limited ability to save Q: I am a 52-year old divorced lady who is panic stricken about retirement. I have very little savings…

The article “Should You Incorporate A Business To Save On Taxes?” was originally published on MoneySense on October 23, 2018. Only if you can justify the initial and ongoing costs Q: I was recently let go from my job and am planning on starting a handyman business. I am toying with the idea of starting a…

The article “Drawing Down Retirement Savings As A Single Senior” was originally published on MoneySense on October 16, 2018. What to do with pensions, RRSPs, TFSAs, CPP and OAS as a solo retiree Q: As I approach the early days of my retirement, I am considering various drawdown scenarios. I am single and will soon turn…

The article “How To Decide When To Convert RRSPs To RIFFs” was originally published in MoneySense on October 9, 2018. Bart has three RRSP accounts and wants to know how his RRIF withdrawals are calculated Q: I have several (three) RRSPs, partially resulting from multiple employers over the years, partially due to a desire to use…

The article “TFSA vs RRSP: How To Decide Between The Two” was originally published on MoneySense on October 2, 2018. Here are five factors to consider when making your choice Q: I have a question about RRSPs and TFSAs. My average income is $100,000. Which account I should top up first? How does it work in…

The article “How To Help A Parent Invest In Their 80s” was originally published on MoneySense on September 25, 2018. Beth is trying to help her mother decide what to do with the sale proceeds of her house Q: My elderly mother, 83, just sold the family home for $300,000. The bank seems to advise her…

The article “Tax Withholding On RRIF Withdrawals” was originally published on MoneySense on September 18, 2018. Bob is concerned about the tax withholding on his RRIF withdrawals. He’s not sure he’s drawing down his investments properly. Q: I am a widower, 80 years old, and I am being taxed about 30% on RRSP withdrawals. Can you…

The article “Should You Buy Real Estate Just To Stay In The Market?” was originally published on MoneySense on September 11, 2018. Face it. There are plenty of other better options. Q: I just sold an estate home in the Greater Toronto Area very recently and decided to rent for two years in a smaller community…

The article “Do You Really Need An RRSP To Retire?” was originally published on MoneySense on September 5, 2018. Riza is worried about retiring without an RRSP. But do you even need one? Q: What will happen if I retire and I don’t have an RRSP? —Riza A: The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) has been synonymous…