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...
When is the best time to start taking your CPP payments?
After a lifetime of contributions, Canada Pension Plan benefits can be worth, on average, more than $200,000—if you time...
What is an emergency fund and how to build one
An emergency fund is a financial safety net designed to cover unexpected but necessary expenses, or bridge the temporary...
Can you reduce the amount of tax withheld on RRSP withdrawals?
David is shocked by how much tax is deducted from his RRSP withdrawals, despite his low income. What are...
How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout
Katie and Tom just received a tax-free, lump-sum insurance payout. They’d like advice on how to prioritize RRSPs, TFSAs,...
“How are my investments protected?”
We explain the role of the CDIC and CIPF, and break down the different kinds of protection each offers.
Using life insurance to leave your kids an inheritance
Like a reverse mortgage, you would borrow against the policy’s cash value. When you pass away, the loan is...
Using a TFSA to save for retirement
Five years after a debilitating accident, Kay has no savings. What should she do when her annuity payments run...
Comeback moms
Restarting your career after being a stay-at-home mom also means rethinking your financial goals. Here's advice on how, from...