Pensions

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Investing

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.

Is the Longevity Pension Fund a cure for retirement income worries?
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Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time?

Karen wonders if her latest tax bill is too high, and whether there's a way to avoid the social...

Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time?
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Should you always split your pension income?

Narayan wants to know the best ways to save income tax, given the disparity between his income and his...

Should you always split your pension income?

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Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions?

Colleen wants to sell her trailer but is worried about the impact on her CPP, OAS and GIS benefits.

Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions?

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Retired Money

Should you buy back pension service from your employer?

There are pros and cons to topping up your years of pensionable service, and the longer you live, the...

Should you buy back pension service from your employer?

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Should Kathy take monthly payments or the commuted value of her pension?

A lump sum could allow for some investment opportunities, but that option requires self-control to avoid overspending early in...

Should Kathy take monthly payments or the commuted value of her pension?

Retired Money

Reconsidering when to take CPP benefits amid COVID-19 risk

Most or even all of your Canada Pension Plan benefits may be lost to your partner, should you die...

Reconsidering when to take CPP benefits amid COVID-19 risk

Financial Planning

7 ways to prepare for retirement

Make bank into your golden years with these smart money tips.

7 ways to prepare for retirement

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Understanding your company pension plan

While the specifics can vary widely from plan to plan, a good place to start is with the basic...

Understanding your company pension plan

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