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Top 3 TFSA mistakes (and how to avoid them)

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The video addresses common financial mistakes related to TFSAs, a topic relevant to a large Canadian audience. It uses clear, concise explanations and visual aids to illustrate the potential financial penalties, making the advice practical and impactful. The creator also encourages engagement by asking viewers to tag friends.

Summary

This video outlines the top three mistakes Canadians make with their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs): withdrawing money, not investing cash within the TFSA, and overcontributing. It explains the implications of each mistake and offers advice on how to avoid them, such as understanding contribution room resets and ensuring direct transfers when moving funds between accounts.

Structure

1Mistake 1: Withdrawing money from TFSA
2Mistake 2: Not investing cash in TFSA
3Mistake 3: Overcontributing to TFSA
4Advice on checking contribution room and direct transfers

Product placement

The video discusses TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) and mentions concepts like stocks, bonds, and ETFs. It also shows logos for TD and Wealthsimple, and images related to the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) and Canada Post. However, no specific product is being sold or promoted directly.

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Tag a friend who needs to see this before they mess up their TFSA.

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Top 3 TFSA (and how to avoid them) I. withdrawing money Government of Canada Canada Gouvernement du Canada The amount you withdraw will only be added back as available contribution room on January 1 if you take money out of your TFSA that contribution room doesn't reset until January 1st of next year 2026: -$3,000 Jan 1 2027: +$3,000 2. not investing the cash TFSA TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNT the TFSA is not a savings account it's just a tax free wrapper you actually have to buy something in it it could be a stock a bond an ETF whatever ETF An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of pooled investment security that holds multiple underlying assets, rather than only cash. @investopedia as soon as you get paid transfer some money into your TFSA and then inside your TFSA you buy an investment like an ETF for example just don't leave it as cash 3. overcontributing TD TFSA TFSA money Wealthsimple TFSA but instead of doing a direct transfer to they withdrew the money and then redeposited the money 2026 TFSA dollar limit The TFSA dollar limit for 2026 is $7,000. that the new deposit counted as a contribution contribution room left and Canada Post was on strike and Canada Post six months later they got a letter from the CRA saying that they overcontributed and they have to pay penalties. Total CRA overcontribution fees: -$3,000 so please before Canada.ca Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) https://www.canada.ca > revenue-agency Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to check your contribution room if you're unsure just book a call and always request a direct transfer follow :) tag a friend who needs to see this before they mess up their TFSA

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I hear so many horror stories about this. Please don’t make this mistake! Don’t forget to follow @finance_fil for more educational finance/investing content 😁 #PersonalFinance #investing #etf #stocks #tfsa ⚠️ Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.