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Start your first RRSP

As a newcomer to Canada, you’ve been through a number of changes recently. But as you begin to feel settled, you are likely to start thinking about the future. Saving for your retirement is a key component to building your future financial security, and an RRSP can play an important role in helping you live the lifestyle you want after you retire.
 
What is an RRSP?
An RRSP is a type of savings or investment plan in which you may put aside money with the intention it will provide income when you retire. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency giving you important and unique tax advantages.

 
 
 
It’s easy to open your first RRSP
You can open an RRSP account if you are 71 years of age or younger and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). You must also have created contribution room by earning income in Canada in a previous year and filing an income tax return. 

 
 
Benefits of an RRSP
If you make a contribution to an RRSP, that amount can be deducted from your income at tax time, lowering the overall tax that you pay in a year. Also, the interest and investment income earned by the RRSP is allowed to accumulate tax-free while it is in the plan, meaning the value of your plan can increase significantly over the long period of time it is invested.

 
 
 
Start saving today
With day-to-day expenses, it can sometimes be hard to set aside what you need for the future. Setting up a regular contribution to an RRSP is a great idea; even small amounts can add up quickly, so the sooner you can start, the better. See "How Small Amounts Make A Big Difference" (pdf).



 
To get started saving for your retirement, just visit your local RBC branch or contact a financial advisor by phone.

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