The Personal CFO Podcast
The Personal CFO Podcast
Guillaume Girard, CFA CFP
Ep.039: 5 TFSA Mistakes That Could Cost You $500,000
15 minutes Posted Mar 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Introduction and Purpose of the Video00:27 Why Use Your TFSA and Who Should00:50 Mistake 1: Not Using Your TFSA at All01:45 Understanding TFSA Room and Benefits02:36 Comparison: TFSA vs Taxable Account03:20 Long-Term Growth and Investment Strategies06:29 Trading and Speculative Risks in TFSA09:26 Strategic Withdrawals and Re-contributions11:19 Retirement Withdrawal Planning12:45 Beneficiary vs Successor Holder Designation15:08 Summary and Final TipsIf you want to learn how we work with incorporated business owners, book a private intro call here:Book it here: https://mwadvisors.as.me/GuillaumeGirard1Financial Readiness Score Take The Assessment:https://financial-readiness-score.replit.app/Subscribe to our NewsletterThe Personal CFO: https://www.mwadvisors.ca/newsletter-guillaumeMillen Wealth AdvisorsVisit our Website: https://www.mwadvisors.ca/guillaumeConnect with GuillaumeEmail: [email protected]:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-girard-cfa-cfp-08487170/
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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.Topics Covered in this Episode00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video00:27 Why Use Your TFSA and Who Should00:50 Mistake 1: Not Using Your TFSA at All01:45 Understanding TFSA Room and Benefits02:36 Comparison: TFSA vs Taxable Account03:20 Long-Term Growth and Investment Strategies06:29 Trading and Speculative Risks in TFSA09:26 Strategic Withdrawals and Re-contributions11:19 Retirement Withdrawal Planning12:45 Beneficiary vs Successor Holder Designation15:08 Summary and Final TipsIf you want to learn how we work with incorporated business owners, book a private intro call here:Book it here: https://mwadvisors.as.me/GuillaumeGirard1Financial Readiness Score - Take The Assessment:https://financial-readiness-score.replit.app/Subscribe to our NewsletterThe Personal CFO: https://www.mwadvisors.ca/newsletter-guillaumeMillen Wealth AdvisorsVisit our Website: https://www.mwadvisors.ca/guillaumeConnect with GuillaumeEmail: [email protected]:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-girard-cfa-cfp-08487170/