🏦 Introduction 前言
After years of working and saving, retirement brings not just freedom — but also new financial choices. Most retirees in Canada hold a mix of seven key types of assets. Knowing which to keep, which to cash out, and which to handle first can make a huge difference in maintaining income, reducing taxes, and protecting your legacy.
經歷多年努力儲蓄與投資，退休後的挑戰不只是享受生活，更是如何妥善管理手中的資產。多數加拿大退休族擁有七大類資產，了解哪些該保留、哪些可變現、哪些需優先處理，將幫助你在退休生活中穩定現金流、減少稅負、並保障財富傳承。
💰 1. Cash and Savings 現金與儲蓄
Keep enough for 6–12 months of living expenses as your emergency and comfort fund. But don’t let too much idle cash sit earning little interest — move extra savings into high-interest accounts or short-term GICs.
保留足夠6至12個月生活費作為緊急與安心基金，但不要讓過多現金閒置。可將多餘資金轉入高息儲蓄帳戶或短期GIC，兼顧安全與收益。
✅ Keep: Emergency fund & daily cash flow
💡 Tip: Move extra into high-interest savings
📈 2. RRSP / RRIF 註冊退休帳戶
At age 71, your RRSP converts into a RRIF, requiring mandatory annual withdrawals that are fully taxable. Manage withdrawals strategically to balance your tax bracket and avoid OAS clawbacks.
71歲前須將RRSP轉為RRIF，並每年提領一定比例，所有提款均需課稅。應策略性規劃提款金額，以避免進入高稅階或觸發OAS回收。
✅ Keep: As your main income source
💡 Tip: Gradual RRSP → RRIF conversion before 71
🧾 3. TFSA 免稅儲蓄帳戶
TFSA is a retiree’s best friend — all withdrawals are completely tax-free, and funds continue to grow tax-free.
TFSA 是退休後最靈活的資產之一，提款與收益完全免稅。可作為後備資金或長期增值工具。
✅ Keep: Flexible, tax-free income source
💡 Tip: Use TFSA last for maximum growth
🏡 4. Real Estate 房地產資產
Your home may be your biggest asset — but also your biggest expense. Consider downsizing or reverse mortgage to unlock equity while staying financially stable.
自住房常是退休人士最有價值的資產，同時也是最大開支來源。可考慮縮小住房或反向按揭貸款，在保留居住權的同時釋放資金。
✅ Keep: Principal residence (if affordable)
💡 Consider cashing out: Rentals or investment properties
💼 5. Non-Registered Investments 非註冊投資帳戶
These include mutual funds, ETFs, or stocks held outside RRSP/TFSA. They can provide Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP), dividends, and capital gains — often more tax-efficient than RRIF income.
包含共同基金、ETF或股票等資產，透過系統提款計劃（SWP）、股息或資本增值可獲得穩定現金流，稅務上也比RRIF更靈活。
✅ Keep: Diversified income and growth tools
💡 Tip: Use tax-loss selling when markets dip
🛡️ 6. Insurance and Annuities 保險與年金
Insurance and annuities can provide guaranteed income or tax-efficient wealth transfer. Review your policies regularly — some may no longer serve a purpose.
保險與年金能提供穩定收入與節稅傳承功能。退休後應定期檢視保單，保留仍具效益者，淘汰已不再適用者。
✅ Keep: Policies with long-term benefits
💡 Review: Cancel redundant or costly plans
🏛️ 7. Government Benefits 政府福利收入
OAS (Old Age Security), CPP (Canada Pension Plan), and GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) form the foundation of retirement income.
OAS、CPP及GIS是加拿大退休族的核心收入來源。可依稅務與生活需要調整領取時間。
✅ Keep: Core income
💡 Tip: Delay CPP/OAS up to 70 for higher monthly payments
⚖️ Prioritization Strategy 資產處理優先順序
1️⃣ Use taxable/non-registered accounts first (lower capital gains tax).
2️⃣ Withdraw from RRIF/RRSP strategically.
3️⃣ Keep TFSA for last — tax-free and flexible.
4️⃣ Real estate & insurance for estate or legacy planning.
1️⃣ 先動用非註冊投資帳戶（資本增值稅較低）
2️⃣ 再策略性提領RRSP/RRIF
3️⃣ 最後使用TFSA（免稅且彈性高）
4️⃣ 房產與保險保留作為傳承與資產規劃
🌟 Conclusion 結語
Retirement isn’t only about how much you have — it’s about how you manage what you own. Balancing income, taxes, and growth ensures peace of mind and a fulfilling retirement.
退休不僅是擁有多少資產，更是如何智慧地運用現有資源。懂得平衡流動性、稅務與長期收益，就能讓你的退休生活安穩自在。
💬 My takeaway: Managing retirement assets is like tending a garden — some should grow, some should be trimmed, and some should be enjoyed at the right time.
💬 我的心得： 管理退休資產就像照顧花園——有些要讓它繼續生長，有些該適時修剪，有些則該在合適的時候好好享受。
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