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Locked-in Retirement Account (LIRA)
A locked-in retirement account (LIRA)
is a savings tool specially designed to receive the amounts acquired under
a pension plan (or retirement plan). If you leave or lose your job, the
locked-in amounts you have accumulated in your ex-employer’s pension
plan may be transferred to a LIRA.
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Who Should Consider a LIRA?
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Persons wishing to transfer a registered
pension plan so that they can exercise a certain amount of control
over their investments.
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Features and Advantages
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You obtain an income tax deferral
on your investment
income . |
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Your protection against financial market fluctuations may attain
and even exceed 100% of the capital invested.
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You can protect your savings against potential creditors*.
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*Certain conditions apply.
Under the regulations, a LIRA cannot be redeemed
under any circumstances and must be converted to a life
income fund (LIF), or another retirement income instrument by December
31 of the year you turn 71.
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Products Available
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A LIRA offered through IAG Savings and retirement plan lets you invest in the following investment vehicles:
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Daily Interest Funds
For persons wishing to accumulate money to make investments and
accumulate interest on a daily basis.
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Investment
Funds
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For all types of investors,
from cautious to aggressive, who are seeking sound diversification
of their investments. No matter what the investment horizon, our
wide range of investment funds can satisfy the needs of every investor.
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