BMO RRSP Study: One Third of Canadians Have Withdrawn Funds From Their RRSPs Before Retirement
- The average amount Canadians have taken out of their RRSPs is $15,908 - The top reasons for making a withdrawal include to buy a home, pay off debt, and pay for living expenses - Rather than withdrawing money from your RRSP, consider building a contingency fund in a TFSA or savings account for future needs
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/25/16 -- BMO Financial Group today released a study which found that 34 per cent of Canadians have withdrawn money from their RRSP before retirement. The study examined the reasons behind Canadians' decision to make these withdrawals and their concerns about the consequences.
According to the study, on average, Canadians have withdrawn $15,908 from their RRSPs. One third have paid back the money but 25 per cent expect they will never pay it back.
The top reasons for making RRSP withdrawals, include:
"Although it's not advisable to make withdrawals from an RRSP, it's clear that some Canadians have had to do so in order to meet short-term needs," said Chris Buttigieg, Senior Manager, Wealth Planning Strategy, BMO Wealth Management. "There are tax consequences associated with making early withdrawals from your RRSPs, so it's a good idea to speak with a financial professional to see if you have any other options before doing so."
"Making an RRSP withdrawal to free up funds should only be considered as a last resort. To meet unexpected future needs, consider building up a contingency fund in a short-term savings vehicle such as a TFSA or savings account instead of dipping into your RRSP," Mr. Buttigieg added. "It's best to only make premature RRSP withdrawals for the purpose of buying a new home or paying for continuing education, as these withdrawals may qualify for the Home Buyers Plan or the Life Long Learning Plan, respectively."
Withdrawing With Reason
The study also found that, of those Canadians who have made an RRSP withdrawal, the majority (84 per cent) said they only did so as a last resort. Three quarters said they were very concerned about the potential consequences of this decision, including:
"If you've withdrawn from your RRSP early, a financial professional can help you assess the impact on your retirement savings and get your plans for your golden years back on track," said Mr. Buttigieg.
Regional Breakdown
The BMO RRSP Survey was conducted by Pollara between December 30, 2015, and January 4, 2016, with an online sample of 2,177 adult Canadians. Data have been weighted using the latest census data to be representative in terms of age, gender and region. The margin of error for a probability sample size of 1,500 is +/- 2.5% and for a sample size of 2,177 is +/- 2.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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