Making sense of the markets this week: July 14, 2024
U.S. inflation down, consumers are buying less Pepsi, Delta suffers from increased expenses and competition, Amazon’s 30th birthday has...
Articles By Jonathan Chevreau:
RRSP to RRIF, and LIRA to LIF: How it all gets done
What’s it like to convert a LIRA to an annuity? Follow along as this financial journalist does it for...
How to double your CPP income
New analysis from the National Institute on Ageing makes a strong case for delaying Canada Pension Plan payments to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...