Long-Term Planning for Long-Term Disabilities—by Jason Hall
Amid the media hype and public outcry vis-à-vis the Nation’s 2012 Annual Budget, little attention is being paid to changes to its Economic Action Plan 2012, particularly RDSPs (Registered Disability Savings Plan), perhaps in part because these changes are beneficial to...
Best Practices in Social Innovation: RDSP—MaRS
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a registered savings tool that is designed specifically for people living with a disability who are planning for better financial stability. This short profile is part of a recurring series on Ontario’s...
Point Form 5 RDSP Updates
For quicker reference, here are the improvements to the RDSP from this year’s Federal Budget – 1.) Expansion of the definition of who may be an adult beneficiary’s plan holder to include the beneficiary’s spouse, common-law partner, or parent....
Budget 2012 Announces Improvements to the RDSP—Joel Crocker
After much coordination and discussion with families, individuals, a community of disability organizations and the federal government—all leading up to the 3-Year RDSP Review—Finance Canada released their budget yesterday which included a number of RDSP changes. PLAN would like...
Ottawa simplifying RDSP program—Financial Post
Ottawa simplifying RDSP program Garry Marr Mar 29, 2012 – 2:36 PM ET | Last Updated: Mar 29, 2012 4:20 PM ET Ottawa is making some key changes to the Registered Disability Savings Plan which will make it easier to open accounts...
RDSP-Uptake Survey
Help us spread the word about the RDSP! The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a government-funded, long-term financial planning tool for people with disabilities. Beneficiaries of the RDSP can be eligible to receive up to $3 from the...
What should I watch out for when I invest in an RDSP?—AboutMoney.ca
Often when you save and invest money, there may be some risk that you’ll lose money. When you invest in a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSPs), you may also face certain risks. The three most common risks are: Investment...
Tax News: New Rules on Disability Assistance Payments from Registered Disability Savings Plans—Knowledge Bureau
Breaking News Part 1 Canada Revenue Agency recently released new rules concerning Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the taxation of withdrawals from the plan. In a five-part series, Knowledge Bureau Report will examine RDSPs and explore the tax implications...
Easier access to Disability Saving Plans for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
Justice Advanced Education and Skills Finance NL March 20, 2012 Amendment to Act Allows for Easier Access to Disability Saving Plans The Provincial Government has introduced an amendment in the House of Assembly which will enable adults with intellectual...
Maximize RDSP Carry Forwards—Freedom 55
Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) were first introduces in 2008 to help people with disabilities and their loved ones save for their long term financial security. The RDSP was heavily modelled after the RESP, which helps parents save for...