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Could retiring at 61 significantly reduce your CPP benefit?

Ellen has contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for most of her life. She’d like to retire early, but...

Could retiring at 61 significantly reduce your CPP benefit?

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The right time to take Canada Pension Plan benefits

Steve is 61 and earns $71,000 annually. Should he opt to receive his CPP early?

The right time to take Canada Pension Plan benefits

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How will a pension buyback impact your income tax return?

Q. I plan to do a pension buyback for my service with the Government of Canada. Can I deduct...

How will a pension buyback impact your income tax return?

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How to make the right pension decision when longevity is so variable

Should Richard take 100% of his pension or just 60% in case he predeceases his wife? Here's what to...

How to make the right pension decision when longevity is so variable

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What to do when Manulife offers cash to leave its IncomePlus product

Should Abel's wife accept Manulife's offer to cash out of IncomePlus, or stay with its guarantees?

What to do when Manulife offers cash to leave its IncomePlus product
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Why the 17% drop-out rule is key to your CPP entitlement

How zero income years affect the payments you'll receive

Why the 17% drop-out rule is key to your CPP entitlement

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How Raj and Marie can net $80,000 annually—for life—from their nest egg

Raj plans to stop working at age 60 while his wife, Marie, 55, will work five more years

How Raj and Marie can net $80,000 annually—for life—from their nest egg
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Can Anne, 63, afford to retire right now?

Or will she run out of money?

Can Anne, 63, afford to retire right now?

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Bleeding your RRSP dry to save on tax when you’re dead

Chris is retiring and living on CPP, OAS and her RRSP. She wonders if she should take more than...

Bleeding your RRSP dry to save on tax when you’re dead

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