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Financial Wellness Services

All Team Members have access to a number of FREE financial wellness services from Mercer in the areas of:

  • Budgeting
  • Saving
  • Retirement Planning
  • One-on-One Credit Counseling

Visit the link below to access the Mercer Financial Wellness Hub, and take advantage of these resources and more!

You will need to log in using the following credentials:

  • Username: Michaels
  • Password: Wellne$$1

Retirement Savings Program

Michaels is here to help you create your retirement nest egg. The Michaels group retirement savings program offers two plans to help you save, administered by Manulife Financial: the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and the Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).

  • Team Members may enrol in the RRSP at any time.
  • Michaels matches 100% on the first 3% of pay you contribute to the RRSP, plus 50% on the next 2% you contribute.
  • Save at least 5% to receive the maximum matching contribution from Michaels.
  • The money from Michaels in your DPSP is immediately vested.
  • You receive 100% of DPSP contributions if you leave Michaels or retire.

Plan Options

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Information

  • For your retirement or long-term goals

  • May lower the income tax you have to pay

  • Don’t pay tax until you take money out


  • For Michaels to share profits with you

  • Don’t pay tax when Michaels puts money in

  • Don’t pay tax until you take money out

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    Access CodeGRWStQ6eGRWStQ6e

     Password: Michaels2022

    Eligibility for Matching Contributions

    • Full-time Team Members are eligible for matching contributions after three (3) months of continuous employment.
    • Part-time Team Members are eligible for matching contributions after six (6) months of continuous employment.

    Important Note

    The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will send you a “Notice of Assessment” informing you of your RRSP maximum contribution limit for the current year. It is your responsibility to ensure you do not make contributions in excess of the maximum amount.

    Other Resources

    Getting Started

    Online Account & Mobile App

    After you join the program, don’t forget to create your online account and get
    the Manulife mobile app, so that you can check your savings and track your goals from anywhere. 

    On-Demand Webinar

    Provider

    Manulife Financial

    Retirement Planning

    Contact

    Phone: 1-888-727-7766

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