Can you change your mind about taking CPP early?
Rena started receiving Canada Pension Plan benefits at age 60 and wants to know if she can now defer...
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Divorce over 50: managing your finances if you find yourself single in the run-up to retirement
"Grey divorce" is on the rise—and it can have significant financial impacts, from daily cash flow to tax planning...
Can you receive a government pension if you live outside of Canada?
Helen wants to know if her father can receive Old Age Security benefits, despite not living in Canada for...
Making sense of the markets this week: July 12, 2021
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Fresh takes on the challenges facing baby boomers as they approach retirement
Our columnist reviews The Boomers Retire, a new book that fills the growing knowledge gap about retirement income among...
Are you entitled to anything when your ex-spouse dies?
Ginette wonders if she can claim survivor benefits although she and her late former husband were no longer together.
Questions about real estate, family, finances and more
Three situations: Renovating a cottage to build an inheritance, adding names to a property and understanding capital gains. And...
A guide to spousal RRSPs for married and common-law partners
There are benefits, but also potential pitfalls, to beware of when considering contributions to your spouse or partner’s registered...
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Is the Longevity Pension Fund a cure for retirement income worries?
A newly-announced Purpose Investments product targets the army of Canadians facing retirement without a defined benefit pension.