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Financial Planning 101: Income Splitting

Financial Planning 101: Income Splitting

Update: 2025-09-17
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This is the first in a number of videos exploring investing and retirement planning strategies.


We're starting with Income Splitting. It's a simple but extremely effective way to reduce taxes currently and in retirement.


Why does income splitting work? Who does this apply to? Should I being doing this now or in retirement?


Watch the video to find out!


#financialadvice #financialplanning #retirementplanning #retirement #investing


If you have questions, topic ideas or want to discuss your own investments please reach out, we'd love to hear from you.


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Income Splitting Basics and Progressive Tax System [00:00:46 ]:

Explanation of income splitting, progressive tax rates, and the goal of keeping both spouses in lower tax brackets.


Asset Splitting and Equalizing RRSPs [00:02:19 ]:

Discussion on splitting assets in retirement and aiming for equal-sized RRSPs for both spouses.


Spousal RRSPs as a Strategy [00:02:30 ]:

How higher-earning spouses can contribute to spousal RRSPs to optimize retirement income and tax benefits.


Limitations and CRA Rules on Income Splitting [00:04:40 ]:

Clarification on what types of income can be split, age restrictions, and the importance of personalized planning.


Charitable Donations and Donating Stock [00:05:21 ]:

Tax-saving benefits of donating stock instead of cash to charities, including a client example.


Upcoming Videos and Donor-Advised Fund Announcement [00:06:24 ]

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Financial Planning 101: Income Splitting

Financial Planning 101: Income Splitting

Tarek Williams