Canada's Mandatory RRIF Withdrawals Explained: What to Expect and How to Plan

🔗Get the Canadian Retirement Course here: https://astrauniversity.ca/heart-of-y... Most Canadians spend their entire working life contributing to their RSP without knowing what happens to it at retirement. This video breaks down the RRIF minimum withdrawal rules in plain English so you can plan ahead and avoid the mistakes that catch most retirees off guard. Zena Amundsen CFP walks you through exactly how the RSP to RRIF conversion works, how CRA calculates your minimum withdrawal each year, why no tax is withheld on that minimum by default and what you can do about it before your first payment arrives. You will also learn a simple strategy for couples that can reduce the required annual withdrawal and lower your tax bill over time. 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: → Canadian Retirement Course: https://astrauniversity.ca/heart-of-y... → Other Courses and Resources: https://astrauniversity.ca/ ​​→ Connect with Astra Financial: https://astrafinancial.ca/ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 RRSP Withdrawal Confusion 01:23 RRSP Becomes a RRIF 01:26 What a RRIF Is 02:44 The Government's Rule (Why You Have To Withdraw) 03:33 The Tax Surprise (Withholding and Payment Options) 04:39 Payment Frequency Options 05:09 Common RSP to RRIF Questions Answered 06:06 Couples Younger Spouse Tip 07:08 Wrap Up and Next Steps