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Retirement

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How to allocate a RRIF for secure income in retirement

Should you hold equities? Fixed income? An annuity? Or all three? Financial advisors debate the options in today’s “tariffied”...

How to allocate a RRIF for secure income in retirement
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Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?

I had three meetings this past week with Canadian clients where I challenged their real estate strategies. Here’s why.

Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?

Stocks

Stock market news for investors: Shopify reports a loss and Cenovus Energy pays dividend

Plus, Canadians are resilient in the face of tariffs, according to Canadian Tire, and Canadian tech company reports year-over-year...

Stock market news for investors: Shopify reports a loss and Cenovus Energy pays dividend
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How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

The party’s platform proposals may impact RRIF minimum withdrawals, income tax and more. Here’s how Canadians can plan for...

How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

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How to avoid RRSP overcontributions when you have a deferred profit sharing plan

Maxing out employer contributions is an easy way to boost your retirement savings. Here’s how to do it without...

How to avoid RRSP overcontributions when you have a deferred profit sharing plan

Retirement

What to do if you outlive your retirement savings

Some Canadian seniors enter retirement without savings or run out of money over time. Here’s how they can stay...

What to do if you outlive your retirement savings
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How the federal election affects your finances

Here’s how proposals from the NDP, Liberals, Conservatives and Green Party could affect your cash flow—and maybe help decide...

How the federal election affects your finances
Seniors estate planning

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Should I draw down my RRIF to avoid estate taxes?

Yes, your estate will pay a high rate of tax on your RRIF when you die. But it usually...

Should I draw down my RRIF to avoid estate taxes?

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Can you make RRSP contributions after age 71?

Here’s why you might see an RRSP deduction limit on your notice of assessment, even when you’ve already converted...

Can you make RRSP contributions after age 71?

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