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Old 03-06-2008, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by CLINT View Post
I have urged many friends not to get RRSP's and instead invest in something where they pay taxes now.It may help in the short run to buy RRSP's but what if you ever need a lump sum for home repairs and end up oweing thousands in taxes.which will be much higher than you'll be saving for tax time.JMO Clint
I second that, RRSP is not a good idea.

who wants to lock the money away in today's $ buying power and get it 20 years later with less buying power and pay tax on it?

Defeats the purpose imo
Better use the money today, (Wisely) pay off the debt for example.
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