03/13/2026
Just because it’s called a Tax-Free Savings Account… 🤔 doesn’t mean it should be used like a savings account.
A TFSA is actually designed to hold investments! Not just cash.
Why does that matter? 💭
$100,000 in cash earning 2% for 20 years
= $148,595 in a high-interest TFSA.
$100,000 invested earning 7% for 20 years
= $386,968 in a market based TFSA.
That’s a difference of $238,373 — completely tax-free.
Inside a TFSA you can hold:
• ETFs
• Stocks
• Mutual funds
• Bonds
• GICs
• Segregated funds
Yes, cash is allowed… 👌🏼 but using a TFSA like a bank account can mean missing out on the power of tax-free growth long-term.
Your TFSA investment holdings should match your risk tolerance, goals, and timeline. 📈 But for long-term goals, growth really does matter, and the TFSA is a tool you may want to consider as more than just a savings account.
Follow for TFSA Rule 3️⃣!
(Missed Rule #1? Go back one video.)