{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/675366d27205a5bc6871f2d2/68debe7d965488b63a77b0fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 11 - The First Home Savings Account is the PERFECT Tool for Getting into the Housing Market!","description":"<p>Saving for your first home can feel impossible—but the FHSA might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. In this episode of The Retire in BC Podcast, Ben and Arnold break down how this powerful new account works, how it compares to RRSPs and TFSAs, and why it could nearly double your down payment through tax savings and tax-free growth.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li> Who’s eligible for an FHSA</li><li>Contribution limits and tax advantages</li><li>How it compares to the RSP Home Buyers’ Plan</li><li>Smart strategies for young buyers and those on the fence</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re planning to buy soon or just want to maximize your tax-advantaged savings, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Listen now and get your first step closer to homeownership in Canada!</p>","author_name":"Ben Machel"}