March 3rd is the deadline for Canadians to purchase RRSPs and be able to claim them on their 2024 tax return.
But as Parkland residents rush to their financial institution or investment advisor to do so, a new poll suggests contributions to Registered Retirement Savings Plans will drop in Manitoba this year.
Only 39 per cent of Manitobans surveyed say they plan to contribute to their RRSP, which is down from previous years.
Financial uncertainty is the main reason for that reduction.
One in ten respondents say they can't afford to invest in RRSPs at all.
