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Canada Pension Plan

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How much of a pension does a survivor receive?

A MoneySense reader asks about survivor benefits for spouses. Here’s how defined benefit and CPP survivor payments work in...

How much of a pension does a survivor receive?
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How to manage your tax withholding in retirement

Canadians accustomed to annual tax refunds may be surprised to owe tax in retirement and have government benefits clawed...

How to manage your tax withholding in retirement
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When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?

Luis asks when his Old Age Security payments will increase now that he is 75. We look at adjustment...

When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?

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Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

The benefits of depleting savings to avoid estate taxes depends on many variables. But if you live a decade...

Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

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Retirement

What to do if you outlive your retirement savings

Some Canadian seniors enter retirement without savings or run out of money over time. Here’s how they can stay...

What to do if you outlive your retirement savings
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Retirement

CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

Here’s how Canada’s retirement pension plan works, who’s eligible for CPP, when you can start receiving CPP, and CPP...

CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

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CPP for non-residents of Canada: How to apply, report pension income and more

A Certified Financial Planner explains how the CPP process works for a non-resident of Canada and if a return...

CPP for non-residents of Canada: How to apply, report pension income and more
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Changes to Canada’s tax brackets, CPP contributions and more in 2025

It's a new year. What financial changes will take effect in Canada in 2025?

Changes to Canada’s tax brackets, CPP contributions and more in 2025

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Retired Money

What retirees need to know about tax brackets for 2025

Those at or near retirement need to account for slightly higher tax brackets, as well as higher Basic Personal...

What retirees need to know about tax brackets for 2025

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