Not exact matches
That's because RRIFs offer more flexibility and tax savings
than annuities (see the pros and cons of annuities at TSI Network) or a
lump -
sum withdrawal (which in most cases is a poor retirement investing option, since you'll be taxed on the entire amount in that year as ordinary income).
It does make sense to try to get people to spread their
withdrawals out earlier, rather
than having the estate end with a large
lump -
sum tax, though the argument can be made that the current minimums are too high.
As you can see, whether you withdraw a
lump sum or spread out your
withdrawals over time, the tax - deferred account is significantly more valuable
than the taxable account after the 20 - year time period.
You may even lose your job at some point; experience a disability; retire early, transfer a commuted value
lump -
sum payment from your pension into a locked - in RRSP; or decide to defer your pension start date at retirement — all things that could create a year or number of years where your income is significantly lower and strategic RRSP
withdrawals could be made at a lower tax rate
than today.
In retirement, your
withdrawals will likely be small, periodic amounts each year rather
than a
lump -
sum all at once.
That's because RRIFs offer more flexibility and tax savings
than annuities or a
lump -
sum withdrawal.
That's because RRIFs offer more flexibility and tax savings
than annuities (see the pros and cons of annuities on TSI Network) or a
lump -
sum withdrawal (which in most cases is a poor retirement investing option, since you'll be taxed on the entire amount in that year as ordinary income.
Plus, three key regulatory changes have made these loans safer
than ever by eliminating
lump -
sum withdrawals, covering non-borrowing spouses and requiring a financial assessment that ensures the borrower has enough money to pay taxes and insurance.