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The Container-First quiz · 60 seconds

TFSA, FHSA, RRSP or debt: which comes first for you?

Pick the pot before the plant. Answer 5 quick questions and get the account many Canadians in your spot start with, your next two steps and one move for this week.

Question 1 of 5

The three containers at a glance

TFSAFHSARRSP
Best forAnything: cushion, goals, long-termYour first homeRetirement
Going inNo tax deductionTax deductionTax deduction
Coming outTax-free, anytimeTax-free for a qualifying first homeTaxed as income
Yearly room$7,000 in 2026$8,000 (max $40,000)18% of last year's earned income, up to the yearly cap

Your exact room is in CRA My Account. All three can hold the same investments; the account is just the container.

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