Calculators & Important Links
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Retirement Readiness
In case you want to find out how prepared you are and what you need to do to match your retirement expectations.
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All About Mortgages
Central Mortgage Housing Corporation, a crown corporation, has some good calculators to find out how much mortgage you may qualify for, what your mortgage payments would be, debt service, and even household budget management.
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Personal Income Tax
Use this online calculator to find out how much tax you owe, and how much refund you will get for your given amount of RRSP contribution.
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Insurance Calculator
Coverage needs vary depending on numerous factors. Fill in your numbers in this spreadsheet and see your appropriate insurance needs. Feel free to save a PDF copy of your report and email it to us so we may narrow down the right insurance company and the appropriate format for you.
Links
Government of Canada
This is a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) resource website for everything you want to know about government pensions like CPP, OAS, etc.
RRSP
For all pertinent information on Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
RESP
Everything you want to know about what a Registered Education Savings Plan is, what kind of grants exist, and how much you qualify for.
TFSA
For details on Tax Free Savings Account.
RDSP
If you have a family member who might qualify for a CRA disability tax credit, this site on Registered Disability Savings Plan is a great resource to get information on qualifications, government matching grants, bonds, etc.
Seniors’ tax and benefit information
For information on income sources and taxes that matters whether you are 65 or going to be there soon. Aging, caregiving and resources handy for all Canadian seniors
Medical benefits
For details of all medical benefits covered by MSP and Fair Pharmacare for BC residents