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Set Up a TFSA as an Emergency Savings Account, instead of using your RRSP

One of the biggest selling points about the TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account) is that your money grows tax free, and you can access it when you need it — tax free. This feature also makes it an ideal savings tool to save for emergencies, instead of using your RRSP. There are, however, two [...]

By |2025-04-30T14:55:22-04:0029/04/2025|CEIRP News|

Manage the Industry Ups and Downs with a TFSA Strategy

Working in the Canadian entertainment industry is exciting. But the work may not always be steady. You might have a good stretch of projects and then things slow down. Not knowing when things will get busy again can be stressful emotionally and financially. One way to avoid the stress is to set up an [...]

By |2025-04-30T14:47:11-04:0029/04/2025|Learn&Grow|

2024 Annual Report

Analysis provided by Canada Life Global central banks made a major shift in 2024 to start rate-cutting cycles as inflation eased. Interest rates are expected to keep declining, although there’s still a risk inflation could rise again. Based on incoming economic data and in response to slower economic growth, the Bank of Canada and [...]

By |2025-05-09T13:55:25-04:0024/03/2025|Annual Reports|

“Spring Forward” Financial Check-Up

Each year when we spring forward or fall back, we’re reminded to check the batteries in our fire alarms. This also a good time to do a check up on your financial arrangements. For example: Have you designated your beneficiary? If you have, are you still happy with your choice or is it time [...]

By |2025-04-29T14:11:01-04:0026/02/2025|Learn&Grow|

Access Inexpensive Will and Estate Planning Services as a CEIRP Member

Did you know that CEIRP members can access will and estate planning services from Canada Life? These important decisions for the later part of your life are also essential to a comprehensive financial plan. Just log on to My Canada Life at Work and then click on “Options for You”, and then "Protect your [...]

By |2025-03-24T16:29:14-04:0025/02/2025|Learn&Grow|

Updated: Managing your NRSP to RRSP Transfers Yourself is Easy!

One of the most common calls that the Canada Life call centre receives is about transferring money between a Non-Registered Savings Plan (NRSP) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP), especially near the end of the year. Now members can manage the process themselves just from this screen. No forms are required. For additional help, [...]

By |2025-03-13T14:09:21-04:0031/01/2025|Learn&Grow|

Updated: Tips on Managing Your Debt from the Experts at Canada Life

The first step to managing your debt is to understand the difference between good debt and bad debt. Good debt helps you to build on an asset, like your mortgage or to finance your education. Bad debt occurs when you borrow money to purchase an item that reduces in value over time. Credit card [...]

By |2025-03-13T16:21:29-04:0030/01/2025|Learn&Grow|

Updated: Transferring your investments from other financial institutions into CEIRP

Spreading your savings between multiple financial institutions can make managing your investments unnecessarily complicated. Consider consolidating them into CEIRP. Here's how. 1) Book a meeting with a Canada Life wealth consultant who are available Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm ET.  They will: Complete the required transfer form(s) Sent the form(s) to you [...]

By |2025-02-26T16:05:35-05:0029/01/2025|CEIRP News|
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