Beyond TFSA vs. RRSP: A Smarter Tax Strategy for 2026
Every year we circle back to the same financial fork in the road: TFSA vs. RRSP. Both are excellent, tax-advantaged tools that work best when used intentionally.
Jan 9, 2026 5 min read
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Why now is the time to boost emergency savings – not dip into them
In this Globe and Mail interview, Robyn shows how to build an emergency savings fund, and how to protect finances during inflation, rising rates, and a possible recession. (Globe and Mail login...
Five never-fail financial tips for challenging times
It can be hard to think of tracking your spending, saving for a rainy day, and cutting debt when prices are soaring and you have even less money to save, but you will thank yourself later. Robyn is featured in this Chatelaine magazine article on five never-fail...
How to survive the current economic downturn
With another warning Canada could be heading for recession next year, what can you do now to protect yourself? Robyn joins CHCH TV’s “Morning Live” with some practical advice for financial survival in a...
Why it’s time for advisors to give clients a financial pep talk
Robyn Thompson explains how to overcome decision fatigue and self-sabotaging behaviour as investors face a perfect storm of economic and financial challenges. Robyn is featured in this Wealth Professional magazine...
The hidden benefits of high interest rates
Robyn Thompson recently appeared on CITY TV’s Breakfast Television to talk about the upside to high interest rates and how to control your costs when it comes to lines of credit and other loans. Watch now for personal finance tips and strategies as rates start to...
Where a high interest savings account belongs in your financial picture
“High interest” savings accounts yield less than 2%. Can savers do better? Robyn Thompson is featured in BNN Bloomberg’s Personal Finance with advice on where to find better yields, and when to take...
How to deal with RESP uncertainties
This second year of the pandemic has resulted in a new set of questions about RESPs as a new school year gets underway. In this Globe and Mail article, Robyn Thompson has some pointers on RESP catch-up on contributions, stock market worries, and taking a year...