Saturday, January 3, 2009

New TFSA offers tax haven but risks involved

Philip Stavrou, CTV.ca News

If you've visited your local bank lately you've probably been asked if you'd like to open a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

The new account offers Canadians a vehicle where they can deposit up to $5,000 annually without paying taxes on the interest earned.

TFSA holders must also consider how they want to invest their cash -- through an interest-earning savings account or through higher-risk choices such as stocks that could provide better returns.

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