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Understanding Your TFSA Contribution Room in 2026

A Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of Canada’s most flexible and powerful savings tools, but figuring out your exact contribution room can feel like solving a puzzle. A clear breakdown makes it much easier. How TFSA Contribution Room Works Your available room is made up of three parts: Annual TFSA limit for the current year Unused contribution room from previous years Withdrawals from previous years (added back the following January) For 2026, the annual TFSA limit is $7,000 . Step‑by‑Step: How to Calculate Your Room Use this simple formula: [ \text{TFSA Room} = \text{Unused Room from Prior Years} + \text{Current Year Limit} + \text{Withdrawals from Last Year} ] A quick example: Unused room from past years: $18,000 2026 limit: $7,000 Withdrawals made in 2025: $4,000 [ \text{Total Room} = 18,000 + 7,000 + 4,000 = 29,000 ] That means you could contribute $29,000 in 2026 without penalty. A Few Helpful Notes Over‑contributions lead to penalties, so it’s worth...

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Elon Musk's Ultimatum to Federal Workers: A New Era of Accountability

 

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the federal workforce, Elon Musk has issued an ultimatum to all federal employees, demanding that they provide a detailed account of their accomplishments over the past week within 48 hours. This directive, announced via Musk's social media platform, X, has sparked confusion and concern across various government agencies.

Musk, who serves as President Donald Trump's cost-cutting chief, emphasized that failure to comply with this request would be interpreted as a resignation. The email sent to federal employees instructed them to list approximately five bullet points of their weekly achievements and to cc their managers.

The directive has been met with mixed reactions. Some agencies have advised their employees not to respond, while labor union leaders have condemned the move as an example of the administration's disregard for federal workers and the essential services they provide. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has threatened legal action, arguing that the order is both cruel and disrespectful.

As the deadline approaches, the federal workforce remains in a state of uncertainty, with many employees questioning the authenticity and implications of Musk's directive.


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