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OAS entitlement and deferral rules for immigrants to Canada

A person who moves to Canada in middle age won’t be entitled to the maximum Old Age Security pension....

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Market-linked GICs: The pros and cons for investors

These GICs track the markets, offering low risk and some upside potential to investors. Here’s how to know if...

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How to buy Scotiabank GICs

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Are You GIS-Eligible?

All seniors aged 65 and over are eligible for GIS if their income is low enough and they are...

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Finding hidden money

Thousands of Canadian seniors are leaving money on the table by ignoring the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Can this little-understood...

Retirement

Guaranteed income products: Eternal optimists

A bevy of new products guarantee you income for life. Should you buy in?