Choose an account by its rules and the purpose of the money.
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What this directory covers
Canadian registered accounts can serve different goals, including retirement, home buying, education or disability-related saving. A tax advantage does not make two accounts interchangeable. Eligibility, contribution room, withdrawals and transfers need to be considered together.
Information to gather
Gather the intended goal, account type, contribution and withdrawal history, relevant official room information and the dates involved. If the question concerns another person, such as an education beneficiary, record the information that determines which rules apply to that situation.
- Purpose and expected use date
- Account type and eligibility information
- Actual contribution and withdrawal history
- Official room or program records
- Beneficiary details where relevant
Important boundaries and next steps
A growth projection does not establish contribution room or grant eligibility. Check actual records and the official program before contributing or transferring funds. Retirement decumulation covers withdrawal planning, while investing and savings covers the assumptions behind projected growth.
Planned calculators
The pages below are published placeholders for navigation. Their calculators are still in development; none currently provides a working calculation.
- TFSA Contribution Growth Modeler (in development)
- FHSA Growth Modeler (in development)
- RESP Capital Grant Accumulator (in development)
- RESP Family Allocation CESG (in development)
- RDSP Bond Grant Calculator (in development)
- RESP Beneficiary Transfer Navigator (in development)
- Precious Metals RRSP TFSA Eligibility (in development)
Official reference points
Start with the authority responsible for the rule or program. Verify the exact jurisdiction and effective date; a general reference does not establish eligibility or a numerical result.
Related directories
For general Canadian financial education. This directory does not provide individualized tax, accounting, legal, mortgage, investment or insurance advice. Sources do not endorse this website. Verify important details with the relevant authority and a qualified professional before acting.