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Why Do You RRSP?

Let’s Find Your Reason

Save tax now. Build wealth for later. Buy a home. Go back to school.

Whatever your reason, contributing to a SISIP RRSP before March 3rd can help you achieve it. What’s your reason?

What Is an RRSP?

A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a powerful investment account with unique benefits:

  • Save on taxes now: Deduct your contribution from your taxable income.
  • Grow your money tax-deferred: Your investments grow without being taxed until withdrawal.
  • Access funds for life goals: Borrow tax-free from your RRSP for major milestones like buying a home or going back to school.

Your Steps to Success

  1. Define your goals. What’s most important to you?
  2. Meet with a SISIP advisor. Let’s crunch the numbers and create a personalized plan to achieve your goals.

So, Why Do You RRSP?

Think about the personal goal (or goals) that will an RRSP worth it for you.

Save tax now 

Deduct contributions from your income

Have more money later 

Watch your tax-deferred investments grow

Buy a home 

Access up to $60,000 with the Home Buyers Plan

Go back to school 

Withdraw up to $20,000 through the Lifelong Learning Plan

Build wealth effortlessly

Make automatic monthly  contributions

Supplement your pension 

Draw extra income from your RRSP

Save as a couple 

Leverage spousal RRSPs for family tax savings

Be financially ready 

Build a safety net for life’s surprises


See what’s possible

CAF members have invested over $1 billion with SISIP - and much of it is in RRSPs. A key to building wealth is to start early. Over time, small monthly RRSP contributions can grow into significant savings.


This is what your investments could be worth at age 65 if you start investing when you are...
...and invest this much every monthAge 20Age 30Age 40
$100$275,499$142,371$69,199
$200$550,999$284,742$138,399
$300$826,498$427,113$207,598
$400$1.1 million$569,484$276,798
$500$1.38 million$711,855$345,997
Assumptions: Monthly RRSP contribution earning a 6% annual rate of return


RRSP Tips for CAF Couples

Maximize the benefits of RRSPs as a couple:

  • Potentially double your contribution room, tax savings, and investment growth
  • Access up to $120,000 combined for a first home
  • Have up to $40,000 combined for your continuing education

What about spousal RRSPs?

In many CAF households, one partner earns more than the other. This can lead to uneven retirement incomes and higher taxes. A spousal RRSP balances things out:

  • The higher-earner contributes to their partner’s RRSP
  • In retirement, the lower-income partner draws from the spousal RRSP, reducing the family’s overall tax burden

A SISIP advisor can analyze your situation and show you how a spousal RRSP can benefit your family.

Let’s Find Your Reason

A SISIP RRSP can help you achieve your financial goals, whatever they may be. Need more reasons to talk to us?

  • You can ask us anything: From financial planning to insurance, pensions, and debt counseling, we’re here to help.
  • We’re part of your community: Serving CAF members, veterans, and families at bases and wings across Canada.
  • Your interests come first: Our advice is unbiased, and our solutions are tailored to you - not outside shareholders.

Let’s talk before the March 3rd deadline!

Your local SISIP advisor is ready to help.