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How to Use a Spousal RRSP to Save Thousands in Retirement (2026 Guide)

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 10 min | Category: Retirement, Tax Savings, Personal Finance Most Canadian couples are leaving thousands of dollars on the table every single year by not using a spousal RRSP. It's one of the most powerful — and most underused — income-splitting strategies available to Canadians, and it's completely legal, fully endorsed by CRA, and available to almost every married or common-law couple in the country. If one spouse earns significantly more than the other, a spousal RRSP can save your household $5,000–$15,000 or more in lifetime taxes. This guide explains exactly how it works, who benefits most, and the rules you need to know to do it correctly. What Is a Spousal RRSP? A spousal RRSP is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan where one spouse (the contributor ) makes contributions, but the account is owned and will eventually be withdrawn by the other spouse (the annuitant ). The key mechanics: The contributing spouse gets the ...
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Grocery prices to rise by up to 4.5% in 2024, report predicts

 

The annual Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts that the average Canadian family of four will spend $700 more on food in 2024, reaching a total of $16,297.20. The report, which is produced by four Canadian universities, projects that bakery, meat and vegetables will see the highest price increases, up to 7 per cent.

The report attributes the rising food costs to several factors, including interest rates, energy costs, climate change, transportation expenses and geopolitical risk. However, it also notes that the rate of increase is slowing compared to the previous two years, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the food supply chain and caused inflation to spike.

Some essential items, such as dried pasta, sauces and canned goods, could become cheaper in 2024, as grocery chains compete for customers and benefit from lower commodity prices. The report also suggests that families spent less on groceries in 2023 than in 2022, possibly due to higher housing costs and debt levels.

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