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In this episode, we explore the benefits and strategies behind using a spousal RRSP to optimize retirement savings, drawing from a real-life scenario with clients Curtis and Cynthia. The video outlines how high-income earners can contribute to a spousal RRSP under their partner's name and eventually convert it to a spousal RRIF, enabling tax-free withdrawals. We also discuss the spousal attribution rules, the significance of minimum withdrawals, and how to use these funds for TFSA contributions, ensuring the money remains tax-free.

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In this episode, Evan Neufeld delves into how retirement income can fluctuate for Canadian retirees in 2025. Learn about the implications of converting RRSPs to RRIFs, including changes in minimum withdrawal amounts, portfolio balance changes, and withholding tax. Evan also explains the complexities of LIFs, inflation adjustments for CPP and OAS benefits, and offers practical advice to plan for these changes in your retirement income.

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Credit for the idea for this video goes to Aaron Hector from CWB Wealth. You can find more of his insights on X and LinkedIn:

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In this video, we discuss the recent changes announced by the Canadian government to income tax brackets and various benefits for 2025. These changes include a 2.7% increase to match inflation. While many benefits will see an increase, some elements such as the CPP death benefits and withholding tax system for RRIFs have remained unchanged for decades. Additionally, we examine other benefits like non-refundable tax credits, pension income amounts, and the Canada Education Savings Grant that have not kept up with inflation. Learn how these adjustments and untouched areas could affect your finances in the coming year.

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