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It’s a Pivotal Time?
There are some financial decisions to consider when you turn 65 and 71—a financial planner can help remove the guesswork.
Taking Income from My RRSP
A financial planner can help you understand the choices for your RRSP and what’s best for you.
3 Options to Consider
1.Transfer to a RRIF
A Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) is an extension of your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). But instead of contributing to it, you’re withdrawing from it to receive an ongoing flow of income.
What to Know About a RRIFWhat to Know About a RRIF
- You don’t pay tax on any funds until you withdraw them as income
- You can stay invested in a variety of investments
- You’re required to take a minimum annual payment once you convert your RRSP
2.Buy an Annuity
An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company. Annuities provide a guaranteed income stream for life, or a fixed term that you set.
What to Know About AnnuitiesWhat to Know About Annuities
- You can choose to use all or a portion of your RRSP to purchase an annuity
- You can choose between many types of annuities available
- The amount of annuity income you receive will depend on the type you choose, your age, gender, health, amount invested, and the interest rates when you purchased it
- When you buy an annuity, you’re locking in current interest rates for the entire term
3.Cash Out Your RRSP and Receive a Lump Sum
If you cash out your RRSP and take a lump sum, you will be hit with potentially significant tax consequences, since you will be taxed all at once at your current marginal tax rate. Lump sum payments generally make sense only if the RRSP is relatively small.
Did You Know There Are 3 Stages of Retirement?
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