Investments

 

Term Deposits

 

Northridge Savings’ Term Deposits guarantee your interest rate and your principal is safe and secure. Our range of terms fit your individual investment needs:
  • 30 days to 5 years at competitive rates
  • Short-term deposits from 30 days to 1 year
  • Long-term deposits from 1 year to 5 years
  • Minimum deposit is $500
  • Rate Builder - 3 year investment with increasing rates
Index-Linked Term Deposits
  • A safe way to play the Canadian stock market.
  • Earn a return based on the performance of the TSE 35 Index.
  • 3 and 5 year term deposits
  • Principal guaranteed
  • Not redeemable prior to maturity
Tax Free Savings Account
  • The TFSA will let you invest while not being taxed on the interest earned or investment earnings
  • You can contribute a maximum of $5,000 a year
  • You don't lose contribution room when you withdraw from the TFSA, you get it back in the following year
  • Unused contribution room gets carried over to the following year
  • Money you withdraw from your TFSA will not affect federal income-tested benefits and credits
  • Click here to download the TFSA application


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Registered Retirement Savings Plan

 

Take advantage of the tax savings you’ll receive from an RRSP, plus the security of knowing your retirement is well planned.

Northridge Savings offers diverse investment options to get the most from your retirement income and a low interest rate Line of Credit to maximize your unused RRSP contribution.

Variable Rate Plans

To ensure your investments keep pace with current interest rate trends, we review and adjust interest rates interest rates regularly to give you the most competitive rate on your investment.

Fixed Rate Plans

Fixed rate plans give you the confidence of knowing the rate of return on your retirement savings is guaranteed for a fixed period of time:
  • Short-term Fixed Rate Plans from 30 days to 364 days
  • Long-term Fixed Rate Plans from 1 to 5 year terms

Monthly Deposits

Maximize the interest you earn on your RRSP by contributing on a monthly basis:
  • the additional compounding of interest has a dramatic effect on investments
  • automatic transfers from your account offer a painless way to invest


Retirement Planner – Saving for the future. Click here to find out your savings plan.
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RRIF

 

Let us help you find the best way to handle your retirement finances.

We can help you convert your RRSP savings into income to use during retirement. Before the end of the calendar year you turn 71, you must choose one or more of the following three options available under the Income Tax Act:
  • Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF)
  • Term Certain Annuity to Age 90 (TCA 90)
  • Life Annuity
The most popular retirement income option is a RRIF. A RRIF can be invested just like an RRSP and continues to earn tax deferred interest on the balance, even while you are regularly withdrawing funds from the principle amount.

Based on a minimum requirement, you choose the amount you want to withdraw each year. Withdrawals are then taxed as income, but do qualify for the pension income tax credit.

We’ll help you find the amount that works best for you.

Mutual Funds

Credentials

Northridge Savings is committed to providing members with investment options suited to their individual needs. Today, more and more people are turning to mutual funds as a way to save for a secure financial future.

Build your investment portfolio with top quality funds available through Credential Asset Management Inc.

Credential Asset Management Inc. is a mutual fund dealer offering Northridge Savings’ members a full selection of mutual funds.

As part of Credential Financial Inc., the national wealth management provider founded by the Canadian credit union system, Credential® Asset Management has relationships with over 380 credit unions throughout Canada, and more than 2,700 representatives.

Start investing in your future today by simply contacting Credential Asset Management at (705) 566-2931 or e-mail Pat Brady at pbrady@northridgesavings.com. Or visit the website at www.credential.com

 

Mutual Funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Unless otherwise stated, mutual fund securities and cash balances are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government deposit insurer that insures deposits in credit unions. There can be no assurances that the fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in the fund will be returned to you. Mutual Funds are not guaranteed, their value change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.


 

RESP

 

Financing your child’s post–secondary education is an expensive proposition. Start investing in an RESP today to prepare for your child's tomorrow. The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) will help you save for your child’s post-secondary education through:
  • Tax-deferred earnings until the savings are used
  • Security from market fluctuation through guaranteed rates
  • A flexible contribution schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
  • Eligibility for the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)

Under the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) program the federal government contributes 20% of the first $2,000 contributed each year (some restrictions apply). If you take full advantage of the program each year you could be eligible for the maximum grant value of $7,200.

Education Savings – Looking at saving for a child’s education. Click here to help with your goals.
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Planning Services

 

Qtrade Investor Online Brokerage

Qtrade

 

We are pleased to partner with Qtrade Investor - Canada’s leading independent online brokerage.

Whether you currently use an online broker or are interested in doing so, Qtrade Investor is our online brokerage of choice.  Qtrade Investor offers you, among other things:
  • Market-leading service and support –Qtrade Investor has been rated the #1 online broker in Canada by The Globe and Mail for the past four consecutive years. Click here for article.
  • A full range of investments including stocks, options, and fixed income securities.
  • Comprehensive investment tools and research, news, real-time quotes, portfolio watchlists, email alerts and more.
  • Low trading commissions.
  • Easy electronic funds transfer to and from your chequing account.
For more information or to open an account, click on the above logo.

Qtrade Investor is a division of Qtrade Securities Inc., member IIROC and CIPF.

Life Events Planner

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