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REGISTERED RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN (RRSP)

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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES (GICs)

With our special rate, now’s the time to invest in your RRSP.

Boost your investments with attractive returns, while your principal and interest are 100% guaranteed.

Why invest in an RRSP?

  • Powerful savings tool.

    It’s a retirement plan registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). An RRSP can help you save during your working years so that you can maintain your lifestyle once retired.

  • Shelters income from tax.

    All returns, such as interest, dividends and capital gains earned from the investments in your RRSP are non-taxable while they remain in the plan.

  • Reduces your taxable income.

    RRSP contributions are tax-deductible, up to a maximum allowable limit.

That’s not all. It gets even better.

Save now to reduce taxes later.

For most people, the income you’ll earn in retirement is less than your income when you’re working. By waiting until retirement to withdraw funds, you’ll access your savings when you’re in a lower tax bracket.

Invest early for greater growth.

The sooner you start contributing, the longer your money has to grow, tax-free. Make your savings work for you.

Carry forward unused contribution room.

If you can’t max out your contribution room, no problem. Catch up on unused contribution room from previous years at any time.

Split retirement income with a spouse.

Contribute to your spouse’s RRSP until age 71 to take advantage of income splitting when you retire. That way, you reduce your income when you contribute, and your spouse claims the income in retirement.

Can’t contribute? Apply for an RRSP loan.

If you take out a loan to contribute to your RRSP, the tax savings can help you pay back the loan. In the long run, the return on investment should exceed any interest you may have paid on the loan.

Fund your education or first home.

Use your RRSP for a Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) or a Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP). Withdraw funds up to a maximum amount and pay back the loan, tax-free.

Featured investment options.

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FIXED-RATE GIC

Grow your savings worry-free with guaranteed returns.

Need a safe place to park your savings? With a fixed-rate GIC, both your return and initial investment are 100% guaranteed. That way you can stay focused on your goal.

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MARKET-LINKED GIC

Invest in the market without the risk.

Looking for an investment with high return potential and minimal risk? Our ActionGIC is a market-linked GIC that gives you access to the stock market while fully protecting your principal.

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MUTUAL FUNDS

Invest responsibly with our portfolios.

LBC Financial Services offers a range of Laurentian Bank mutual funds1 through Mackenzie Investments, one of Canada’s largest investment management firms. From the most cautious investor to the most adventurous, find a fund that’s right for you.

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What can I hold in an RRSP?

Cash account

Term deposits

Fixed-rate GICs

ActionGICs

Mutual funds

RRSP lowdown.

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Who’s eligible

Canadian citizens who are less than 71 years old with earned income.

Investments

Cash accounts, term deposits, fixed-rate GICs, ActionGICs, mutual funds.

Access to funds

Funds can be withdrawn from an RRSP, depending on the type of investments you hold. The amount withdrawn is taxable at the time of the withdrawal and must be claimed as income on your taxes.

Note: The only way to withdraw tax-free funds from an RRSP is through the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) and the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP).

Minimum investment

$500

Contribution limit

The annual contribution limit is the lesser of the two following items:

• 18% of your earned income from the previous year

• The annual RRSP limit

Learn more about RRSP contributions.

Unused contribution room

If you contribute less than your annual allowable limit, the difference will automatically be carried forward to the next year. Any amount you withdraw from your RRSP won’t be added to your contribution room.

Excess contribution

Excess contributions can’t be more than the lifetime cumulative limit of $2,000. The tax on the surplus is 1% per month and applies until you withdraw the surplus from the RRSP.

Contributing to your spouse’s RRSP

• You can contribute to your spouse’s RRSP until they turn 71.2

• The total amount that a taxpayer can contribute to a spouse or common law partner’s RRSP can’t exceed the maximum deductible limit for the year, including contributions to his/her own RRSP.

Account conversion

You can contribute to an RRSP until the end of the year when you turn 71. At that point, it must be converted to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or used to buy an annuity. With a RRIF, you’re required to take an annual minimum withdrawal, and all RRIF withdrawals are considered income for tax purposes.

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SAVINGS ADVICE

The path to retirement is clear.

Regardless of what your retirement goals may be, our customized advice can get you there. Whether you need to set up a retirement plan or you’re ready to start saving, we’ll point you in the right direction.

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Existing investment accounts are offered by Laurentian Bank of Canada (“Laurentian Bank”) or LBC Financial Services Inc. (“LBCFS”). LBCFS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Laurentian Bank and a legal entity, distinct from Laurentian Bank, B2B Trustco, and any issuers or mutual fund companies whose products it distributes. All new investment account opening must be through LBCFS. A Laurentian Bank advisor is also a licensed LBCFS mutual fund representative. LBCFS’s liability is limited to the conduct of its representatives in the performance of their duties for LBCFS.

  1. Some terms and conditions apply. Promotional rates may be modified or cancelled at any time, without prior notice. These offers may not be combined with any other offer or promotion, or any other benefit for the same type of investment (product). GICs are not cashable. Simple interest is paid on terms of less than two years. Clients have a choice of simple or compound interest on terms of two years or more. Simple interest is calculated and paid annually. Compound interest is calculated and compounded annually, and paid at maturity. Individuals residing outside of Quebec who do not currently hold a Laurentian Bank of Canada investment product are not eligible for this offer. This product is eligible for registered and non-registered plans. This product is eligible for deposit insurance from the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), up to the maximum limit for coverage from the CDIC, and subject to applicable conditions. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. For more information, call 1-844-494-0076 or contact your advisor.

  2. Canada Revenue Agency defines a “common law partner” as a person of the opposite or same sex, who is not your spouse with whom you live and have a relationship and to whom at least one of the following situations apply. He or she:

    1. is the natural or adoptive parent (legal or in fact) of your child;

    2. has been living and having a relationship with you for at least 12 continuous months; or

    3. lived with you previously for at least 12 continuous months as your spouse or common-law partner.