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Celebrating 72nd birthday and converting an RRSP into a RRIF

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How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s

You don’t want to miss the conversion deadline at the end of the year you turn 71—you’ll be on...

How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s
Book cover Retired Income for Life by Fred Vettesse on a pile of Canadian money.

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Retirement Income for Life: Why Canadian retirees love Frederick Vettese’s books and his PERC

What’s new in the latest edition of Retirement Income for Life? A long-time fan digs into the book and...

Retirement Income for Life: Why Canadian retirees love Frederick Vettese’s books and his PERC
Man biking up a hill symbolizes safety and growth of GICs for Canadian retirees.

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Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

GICs were embraced by many Canadian investors last year, whether conservative or not. With rates expected to fall again...

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?
Three people at different stages of their retirement wondering if CPP is indexed to inflation and more.

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Inflation a scourge for retirees? Ottawa’s silver lining(s)

Inflation and taxes—both can affect retirement income. Thankfully CPP, OAS and GIS have inflation indexing. Here’s how it may...

Inflation a scourge for retirees? Ottawa’s silver lining(s)

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A wealthy older man reads his insurance policy

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Infinite banking in Canada: Should you borrow from your life insurance policy?

The “Infinite Banking Concept” is gaining popularity with Canadian retirees—but it’s not right for everyone. Here’s how this leverage...

Infinite banking in Canada: Should you borrow from your life insurance policy?
A man reading a course about retirement planning

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How to plan for retirement for Canadians: A review of Four Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement course

Just in time for Canadian Financial Literacy Month in November, Four Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement course by Kyle...

How to plan for retirement for Canadians: A review of Four Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement course
Couple looking at investing newsletters, deciding which ones to unsubscribe from.

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Check your inbox: Investing newsletters can cost you more than a sub fee

There’s a reason you’re reacting to an email in your inbox. It’s meant to make you feel like you...

Check your inbox: Investing newsletters can cost you more than a sub fee
A man and woman look at their ETFs for retirement

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The best ETFs for retirement income

A look at conservative asset allocation ETFs and tactical overlays for retirees for reducing volatility, hedging inflation and generating...

The best ETFs for retirement income

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A woman in semi-retirement working from home, not looking stressed at all.

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Is semi-retirement stressful? You bet—here’s what to do about it

In semi-retirement, reducing stress may be more important than generating that extra taxable revenue. Here’s one way to say...

Is semi-retirement stressful? You bet—here’s what to do about it

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