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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
Should retirees in their early 70s partly annuitize?
Interest rates have soared in the past year—but annuity payouts, not so much. Find out what makes sense when...
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The five factors of retirement for Canadians
There are five factors in deciding the timing of retirement—plus a sixth factor that isn’t important even though many...