First Home Savings Account

• Who has opened an FHSA, and how much are they saving? What CRA data shows

  Here's how much Canadians were able to sock away in their first-home savings accounts in the first year the vehicle was available for homebuying hopefuls.

  Money

  May 31
  
• Did you open an FHSA last year? Why your tax refund might be delayed

  Some Canadians who opened a first home savings account (FHSA) in 2023 have reported delays getting their tax returns processed by the Canada Revenue Agency.

  Money

  Mar 20
  
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• 5 things to know before opening a first home savings account

  The first home savings account is a 'must-have' for would-be homebuyers trying to break into the housing market, one expert says. Here's how to make the most of it.

  Money

  Mar 9
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• 52% of new homebuyers likely to use first-time savings account: poll

  A new survey suggests a little more than half of potential first-time homebuyers are interested in using a first home savings account, even though they don't know much about it.

  Money

  Dec 7, 2023
• 250K Canadians have opened a first home savings account: Freeland

  Canadians have opened up 250,000 first home savings accounts so far, marking a rapid uptake for the new vehicle launched earlier this spring.

  Money

  Oct 31, 2023
• First home savings account: Here’s how you can use it alongside your TFSA, RRSP

  The FHSA has arrived. If you're saving up to buy a home and are not sure where the FHSA fits in with the TFSA and RRSP, here's what you need to know.

  Money

  Apr 22, 2023
• First home savings account: Banks say they’re not ready for an April 1 launch

  The first home savings account, a cornerstone of the federal Liberals' 2022 budget, will not be ready when it goes into effect on April 1.

  Money

  Mar 21, 2023