Pensions

How much to take out of your RRSP in your 60s

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How much to take out of your RRSP in your 60s

How much to take out of your RRSP in your 60s
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Making It

What to look for in your first job after graduation—besides a good salary

New grads are often shouldering debt, and many hope to land their first job quickly. Here are some factors...

What to look for in your first job after graduation—besides a good salary
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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...

The five factors of retirement for Canadians
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Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?

Withholding tax is generally the only Canadian tax a non-resident pays for their CPP pension, and the tax burden...

Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?

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Should you cash out your workplace pension when you leave a job?

Find out why Canada has it better than the U.S. for registered employer pensions. A UBC study on cashing...

Should you cash out your workplace pension when you leave a job?
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A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

Between a TFSA and non-registered accounts, what is the most tax-effective way to withdraw to fund retirement?

A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement
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How much money do you need to retire in Canada? Is it really $1.7 million? 

While $1.7 million is a big number, it’s possible to retire in Canada on that amount, if you start...

How much money do you need to retire in Canada? Is it really $1.7 million? 
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What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit?

When a spouse loses their partner, benefits are available to them through the government, such as the CPP Survivor’s...

What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit?

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How to use income ETFs for retirement income

Are income ETFs the right choice for retirees? And should you place them in a life income fund that...

How to use income ETFs for retirement income

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