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Annuities promise guaranteed lifetime income—so why do Canadians avoid them? We unpack the “annuity puzzle” and when they may...

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

With a mix of pension benefits, registered accounts and other assets, it’s entirely possible to build a comfortable retirement.

Do Canadians need to consolidate RRSP accounts before converting to RRIFs? Find out this and more.

Can you compare apples to apples with annuities and guaranteed investment certificates for retiring? Let’s find out.

There are financial and logistical challenges to being single in retirement. Here are some tips to tackle them, especially...

Interest rates have soared in the past year—but annuity payouts, not so much. Find out what makes sense when...

Converting the account to a spousal RRIF is a common option, but be aware of the income attribution rules.

Annuities are getting more attractive, so is it time to inch in as rates rise further?

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