RDSP Update with TD
As most of you know, I have my son’s RDSP with TD, and it has been a learning experience for myself and I suspect for TD as well (we were very early adopters of the… Read More »RDSP Update with TD
The RDSP is the Registered Disability Savings Plan, a Canadian Government program to help disabled individuals save for their future. Depending on the disability and income level of the disabled person (or their guardians/parents) the Government will also add allowances and bursaries to the account yearly, up to a lifetime maximum.
The RDSP is a key tool for parents of children with disabilities save for their loved one’s future. Once the child’s disability has been recognized by the CRA, an RDSP can be set up to start saving for the child’s future. The government’s additions will depend on the income level of the parents, the lower the income the more allowances and bursaries are added to the savings account.
As most of you know, I have my son’s RDSP with TD, and it has been a learning experience for myself and I suspect for TD as well (we were very early adopters of the… Read More »RDSP Update with TD
The RDSP payback received when money is added to the account varies depending on income, but overall the payback is well worth opening the account.
Why does your child needs a social insurance number ? The sooner they are in the system, the sooner your can open an RESP or RDSP or other programs.
Is it a good idea to borrow to max out contributions to your RDSP? It sounds like a good idea, but is it really a good idea?
This was written in 2013, and I note that with this RDSP Update TD said they would fix my issues with depositing, however, as I have stated, this has not happened. After my article TD… Read More »RDSP update and a TD Explanation