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Q: The scenario:
Age 68
RRSP contribution room of $18K
Income (80%) and investment (20%) tax payable for 2021 about $80K
If contribute $18K to the RRSP, tax payable drops by $10K
The tax on RRSP / RRIF withdrawl begins age 71
Available cash for next 7-10 years
To save $10K now based on putting aside $18K to be taxed later seems like a good deal.
The same scenario applies for the following year, with about $25K anticipated new contribution room
Does this look to be a reasonable approach ?
Are there other major considerations I have missed?
Thank you for your views.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on February 16, 2022
Q: I am used to thinking of dividend stocks in terms of 1. yield relative to historical yield, 2. payout ratio, 3. years of consistent dividend payout without cut as the major deciding factors what would be equivalent factors be to consider in the tech sector stocks.
such as Google, apple, Microsoft, please provide an analysis in terms of what to consider that would influence buying / ranking one over the other.

thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on February 16, 2022
Q: If looking for stability, some growth and a growing dividend, which of the aforementioned would be your pick? Are there similar firms you would prefer?Also, what is causing the relatively more precipitous current decline of TROW?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 16, 2022
Q: Hi. I hold a considerable amount in CDZ and none of VCN. My thinking is that through CDZ I have large Canadian companies that raise their dividend but VCN may offer more diversity at the expense of income. I do like the dividends and concentration of CDZ. Would you stay with CDZ or shift some funds to VCN?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on February 16, 2022
Q: Are short positions growing for WTI or for specific energy companies?

Thanks

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 16, 2022
Q: Hi 5i, In these times of increasing interest rates, what are types of companies to avoid buying stocks in Regards, Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ron on February 16, 2022
Q: Im over weight energy. And with recent run up and knowing you cant time tops and bottoms was thinking selling whitecap in a registered account to improve my balance. Im under weight us and international exposure and underweight (in order of percentage underweighted, most -least) consumer def, consumer cyclical , healthcare, industrials and tech . Was thinking of adding to topicus but like both growth and dividends. Not looking to fix all deficiencies but any suggestions of 1 stock that i can add to begin to improve my mix? Thx as always for great service.
Todd
Read Answer Asked by Todd on February 16, 2022
Q: You recently answered a question about investing in US companies and being taxed if your holdings are above $100,000. Do the investments held in a RIF count towards the $100,000?

Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ron on February 16, 2022
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