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It's RRSP season. We know that many of you are currently debating whether to set aside money for retirement, and if so, how much. Before making any decisions, make sure you understand the various aspects of saving for retirement.
As the March 1, 2018 deadline for making an RRSP contribution for the 2017 tax year approaches, visit our Planning for Retirement hub for tips on planning for retirement and making informed investing decisions.
This issue of Investor News features many other resources related to RRSPs and saving for retirement.
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It’s never too early — or too late — to start saving for retirement.
There are many options to help you save. Registered Retirement Savings Accounts (RRSPs) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) can offer certain tax advantages, among other benefits. If your workplace offers a pension or savings plan, consider if it fits your financial goals. Some employers offer incentives such as matching some or all of your contributions. Learn more about how you can prepare financially for retirement.
If you have questions about RRSPs, TFSAs, saving and planning for retirement or any other investing topics, head over to our Re: Investing website. Browse through the hundreds of investor questions we've already answered or ask your own questions to get clear, unbiased answers from a trusted source.
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It's a question that's often asked during retirement planning: should I put my investments in an RRSP or a TFSA? The answer is different for each individual. There are several factors to think about including your financial situation, your income bracket as well as your short- and long-term goals.
Take a look at our RRSP and TFSA comparison to help decide how you can save for financial goals.
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RRSP Savings Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate how much your RRSP could be worth at retirement and how much income it could provide each year.
TFSA Calculator
We also have a calculator for you to estimate the value of the investments in your TFSA when you’re ready to withdraw them, and how much in taxes you could save.
Visit GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca for hundreds of articles, tools and calculators covering a wide variety of financial topics.
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The OSC Investor Office has conducted many research studies on issues that affect investors. One recent study, Investing As We Age, looked at the financial knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards retirement planning of Ontarians aged 45 and older. See all of our recent research at this link.
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The Stock Market
Use our Interactive Investing Chart to see how stocks and other investments have performed historically or over specific time periods.
All investments carry some amount of risk. While day-to-day market volatility is a fact of life, there are periods when stock prices stay higher or lower for longer – these are known as bull and bear markets. Learn about some ideas for what you can do to better respond to a bear market the next time one occurs.
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Last month, we launched our new Investing in Real Estate multimedia feature article at GetSmarterAboutRealEstate.ca.
There are many ways people can invest in the real estate market without buying and maintaining properties on their own. But while real estate can help diversify your investment portfolio, real estate investment products have their own unique risks that anyone looking to invest should fully understand.
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Our new multimedia feature article at GetSmarterAboutRealEstate.ca combines information and design to guide you through several types of common real estate investment securities, including real estate investment trusts and limited partnerships, mortgage investment entities and syndicated mortgages, and uses video interviews with OSC staff members to help explain the topic.
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Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ether and Litecoin, have received a lot of attention in recent months. You might be eager to get in on this new trend, but you should first take the time to understand how cryptocurrencies work and their potential risks.
Visit our new Cryptocurrencies hub for more information on cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency-related products, and check back regularly as we add new articles and resources throughout the year.
The results of our small "pulse" survey on cryptocurrency were also covered in a recent Global News article. Among the findings, 7% of Ontarians reported owning a cryptocurrency, a number that increased to 29% of men aged 18 to 34. Read the full survey results.
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Love and Money
Spend some time this Valentine's Day getting to know each other’s money habits and learning how each of your strengths can help you as a couple with the Love & Money Quiz.
While it may not seem romantic, talking about your finances with your partner is important for your relationship.
The day after Valentine's Day, use tips from our Financial Planning hub to help you reach your financial goals together.
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New Commissioners
The Ontario Securities Commission recently welcomed Lawrence Haber, Poonam Puri and Cecilia Williams as new commissioners who will serve two-year terms. Read more about the appointments and a brief biography of each Commissioner here.
The Commission has two related but independent roles. It serves as the Board of Directors of the OSC and performs a regulatory function, which includes making rules and policies and adjudicating administrative proceedings. Learn more
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Proposed Change to the OSC Whistleblower Program
Comments due: March 20, 2018
The OSC is seeking comments to proposed change to the Whistleblower Program.
Learn More
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Always know the 5 most recent OSC investor warnings and alerts by bookmarking this Fact Card or embedding it on your website or blog.
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OSC in the Community
OSC staff are taking the Commission's regulatory mandate from Bay Street to Main Street with seminars on preventing fraud and making informed investment decisions.
- Oshawa - February 13, 2018
- Port Perry - February 20, 2018
- Toronto (North York) - February 22, 2018
- Cambridge - March 5, 2018
- Collingwood - March 8, 2018
- Toronto (North York) - March 20, 2018
- London - March 21, 2018
- Toronto (Downtown) - March 22, 2018
- Cambridge - March 28, 2018
Learn More
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