Questions tagged [self-directed]
To be used for questions related to the self-directed RRSP [Registered Retirement Savings Plan] as applicable in Canada. This is an older program, the newer one being TFSA [Tax Free Savings Account Program]
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Can I buy my own C-Corp through a Roth SDIRA?
Say I have a C-Corp that is holding my investments. I want to eventually cash out of my positions in the C-Corp and put the money into my Roth SDIRA LLC. Here is the plan my buddy and I have come up ...
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Self-directed RRSP into mortgage investment
I want to lend money for second mortgages to others (through a broker). He suggested to invest the money through a self-directed RRSP. Is this a sound advice (it will lower my income tax, and ...
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Is an RRSP always "self-directed"? What makes a "self-directed" RRSP special?
Based on this definition of self directed RRSP:
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/selfdirectedrrsp.asp
It seems all RRSPs, by default, are self directed, because the 'owner determines the asset ...
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How to correctly transfer my RRSP account to a new self-directed RRSP?
I have a RRSP through Great West Life, but want to open a Self directed RRSP through CIBC. Can I transfer this GWL RRSP to a CIBC self directed. If so how to do it.
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Self directed RRSP - what are some good general guidelines on when to look at switching to one?
My bank is trying to sell me on switching to using a self-directed RRSP account. Right now, it doesn't make sense to me to do it, but it does look like an interesting investment option.
What are some ...
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