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Should I transfer stocks into my TFSA?

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Mark | 77 Comments

Should I transfer stocks into my TFSA? Thanks to a reader question, I’m going to tackle this question today and offer some perspectives including what I’ve done in the past. I’ve also updated this post to reflect how I manage…

Great things you can do with your TFSA

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Mark | 80 Comments

Great things you can do with your TFSA A Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) is far more versatile and powerful than you might think. There are some great things you can do with your TFSA this year – read on!…

Your TFSA Compounder – Work Your TFSA Harder So You Can Retire Sooner

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Mark | 65 Comments

Your TFSA Compounder – Work Your TFSA Harder So You Can Retire Sooner “Everyone recognizes that starting to save earlier is best no matter what account vehicle you choose. But I believe an early start makes a TFSA imperative as…

5 stocks I’m considering for my TFSA in 2019

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Mark | 102 Comments

5 stocks I’m considering for my TFSA in 2019 Happy New Year 2019 TFSA contribution room! I believe the TFSA as an investment account (not a savings account as it goes by name) is a gift to all adult Canadians.…

Here’s why the new $6,000 TFSA limit for 2019 is totally worth it

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Mark | 34 Comments

Here’s why the new $6,000 TFSA limit for 2019 is totally worth it Thanks CRA, inflation can be a good thing. Recently, our Canada Revenue Agency announced the 2019 inflation factor to be running just north of 2%, which is…

How to diversify my TFSA using ETFs

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Mark | 33 Comments

How to diversify my TFSA using ETFs The Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a gift to all Canadian investors. I mean, who doesn’t love tax-free money? Still got a bunch of cash in your TFSA? That’s fine (I guess)…

What should you put in your TFSA?

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Mark | 27 Comments

Happy New Year savers. A new year means more Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution room. Here are some fast facts about the TFSA and how you can benefit from this magical account. TFSA 101 The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)…

Get over it, with the $10,000 TFSA limit everyone wins

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Mark | 73 Comments

I think the title says it all. At least this is my position. At the time of this post, Finance Minister Joe Oliver made good on a Conservative promise to increase the annual contribution limit (to $10,000) for Tax Free…

New Year, New TFSA Room, Great Investment Ideas Here

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Mark | 26 Comments

Get excited savers! A new year means more Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution room. Here are a few facts about the TFSA and how you can benefit from this magical account. TFSA 101 The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is…

Some of the very best things about the TFSA

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mark | 41 Comments

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allows Canadians to set aside and grow money tax-free throughout their lifetime. This is a great deal folks. Each year, you likely already know you can contribute up to the pre-defined dollar limit for the calendar year,…