<p>Guillaume Girard discusses the five most costly mistakes Canadians make with their TFSA, including underutilization, poor investment strategies, and improper beneficiary designations. Learn how to maximize this powerful tax-free savings tool for long-term wealth building.</p><p></p><p><b>Topics Covered in this Episode</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video</p><p>00:27 Why Use Your TFSA and Who Should</p><p>00:50 Mistake 1: Not Using Your TFSA at All</p><p>01:45 Understanding TFSA Room and Benefits</p><p>02:36 Comparison: TFSA vs Taxable Account</p><p>03:20 Long-Term Growth and Investment Strategies</p><p>06:29 Trading and Speculative Risks in TFSA</p><p>09:26 Strategic Withdrawals and Re-contributions</p><p>11:19 Retirement Withdrawal Planning</p><p>12:45 Beneficiary vs Successor Holder Designation</p><p>15:08 Summary and Final Tips</p><p></p><p><b>If you want to learn how we work with incorporated business owners, book a private intro call here:</b></p><p>Book it here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mwadvisors.as.me/GuillaumeGirard1" target="_blank">https://mwadvisors.as.me/GuillaumeGirard1</a></p><p><br /><b>Financial Readiness Score - Take The Assessment:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://financial-readiness-score.replit.app/" target="_blank">https://financial-readiness-score.replit.app/</a></p><p><br /><b>Subscribe to our Newsletter<br /></b>The Personal CFO: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwadvisors.ca/newsletter-guillaume" target="_blank">https://www.mwadvisors.ca/newsletter-guillaume</a></p><p></p><p><b>Millen Wealth Advisors<br /></b>Visit our Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwadvisors.ca/" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwadvisors.ca/guillaume" target="_blank">https://www.mwadvisors.ca/guillaume</a></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Guillaume</b><br />Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:guillaume@mwadvisors.ca" target="_blank">guillaume@mwadvisors.ca<br /></a>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-girard-cfa-cfp-08487170/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-girard-cfa-cfp-08487170/</a></p>

The Personal CFO Podcast

Guillaume Girard, CFA CFP

Ep.039: 5 TFSA Mistakes That Could Cost You $500,000

MAR 29, 202615 MIN
The Personal CFO Podcast

Ep.039: 5 TFSA Mistakes That Could Cost You $500,000

MAR 29, 202615 MIN

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<p>Guillaume Girard discusses the five most costly mistakes Canadians make with their TFSA, including underutilization, poor investment strategies, and improper beneficiary designations. Learn how to maximize this powerful tax-free savings tool for long-term wealth building.</p><p></p><p><b>Topics Covered in this Episode</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video</p><p>00:27 Why Use Your TFSA and Who Should</p><p>00:50 Mistake 1: Not Using Your TFSA at All</p><p>01:45 Understanding TFSA Room and Benefits</p><p>02:36 Comparison: TFSA vs Taxable Account</p><p>03:20 Long-Term Growth and Investment Strategies</p><p>06:29 Trading and Speculative Risks in TFSA</p><p>09:26 Strategic Withdrawals and Re-contributions</p><p>11:19 Retirement Withdrawal Planning</p><p>12:45 Beneficiary vs Successor Holder Designation</p><p>15:08 Summary and Final Tips</p><p></p><p><b>If you want to learn how we work with incorporated business owners, book a private intro call here:</b></p><p>Book it here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mwadvisors.as.me/GuillaumeGirard1" target="_blank">https://mwadvisors.as.me/GuillaumeGirard1</a></p><p><br /><b>Financial Readiness Score - Take The Assessment:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://financial-readiness-score.replit.app/" target="_blank">https://financial-readiness-score.replit.app/</a></p><p><br /><b>Subscribe to our Newsletter<br /></b>The Personal CFO: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwadvisors.ca/newsletter-guillaume" target="_blank">https://www.mwadvisors.ca/newsletter-guillaume</a></p><p></p><p><b>Millen Wealth Advisors<br /></b>Visit our Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwadvisors.ca/" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwadvisors.ca/guillaume" target="_blank">https://www.mwadvisors.ca/guillaume</a></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Guillaume</b><br />Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]<br /></a>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-girard-cfa-cfp-08487170/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-girard-cfa-cfp-08487170/</a></p>