Investing
Tax-Free Savings Account RBC
A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a flexible savings and investing vehicle that shelters interest, dividends, and capital gains from taxation. It works for short-term goals like an emergency fund or a new car, and for long-term objectives such as retirement. Contributions and investment choices vary by institution, but the core benefit is simple: earnings inside the account are tax-free, and withdrawals are not taxed. Specifications Minimum contribution: Many institutions allow small initial deposits (for example, as little as $100). Annual contribution limit: There are yearly contribution limits (for illustration, some years have limits around $5,000). Carry-forward: Any unused contribution room can be carried forward indefinitely. Withdrawals: Withdrawn amounts are not taxed; rules for recontributing withdrawn amounts vary by year and should be checked with an advisor. Investment choices: High-interest savings, guaranteed investments, mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds and more depending on the provider. How a TFSA works Money contributed to a TFSA is invested in the products the account holder chooses. As those investments earn interest, dividends, or capital gains, the growth is kept inside the TFSA tax-free. When…