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RDSP: A Complex Pathway to Long-Term Security

  The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is often described as one of Canada’s most powerful yet underutilized financial tools. Designed to help people with disabilities and their families save for the future, the RDSP comes with unique benefits that make its administrative hurdles worthwhile. At its core, the RDSP offers two major advantages: Government Grants and Bonds : Eligible contributions can be matched by the federal government through generous grants, and low-income beneficiaries may also qualify for bonds—even without personal contributions. Tax-Deferred Growth : Investments inside the RDSP grow tax-free until funds are withdrawn, allowing savings to compound over time. The paperwork, eligibility rules, and withdrawal restrictions can feel daunting. Families often face challenges navigating the application process, understanding contribution limits, and planning around complex withdrawal rules. Yet, for those who persist, the payoff is significant: thousands...

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Gas Prices Sink in Canada as Expert Calls for a Month of Falling Prices




Gas prices could continue falling for at least a month, according to one U.S. analyst. Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at OPIS, is calling for average prices south of the border to dip below US$3 per gallon. 

Canadian gas prices fell by 3.3 cents per litre to $1.429 for the seven days ended Dec. 7. The falling price of oil continues to weigh on fuel for consumers, according to Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates. At the same time, this week’s U.S. gasoline inventory data showed stockpiles swelled by five million barrels last week.


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