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4 underused tax and financial benefits Canadians are overlooking

Many people aren’t taking advantage of the tax credits and government benefits they’re eligible for. Jason Heath highlights four...

4 underused tax and financial benefits Canadians are overlooking
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CCB payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Child Benefit

Parents, here are the CCB payment dates for 2025, along with how much you can expect to receive each...

CCB payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Child Benefit
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Retirement

OAS payment dates in 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security

Here’s how Canada’s Old Age Security pension works, who’s eligible for OAS, when you can start receiving OAS, and...

OAS payment dates in 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security
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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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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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Canada Disability Benefit news, updates and how to apply

Applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit are open. Here’s how Canadians can apply for this long-awaited disability support...

Canada Disability Benefit news, updates and how to apply
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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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Are you receiving the child benefits you’re entitled to? 

In addition to the Canada Child Benefit, most provinces offer support for low- and middle-income families. Here’s a guide...

Are you receiving the child benefits you’re entitled to? 

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What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

Learn about Canada’s carbon tax, launched in 2019 and ended in 2025.

What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

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