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Service Canada to issue OAS and CPP payments on Friday

Eligible for CPP and OAS/GIS? Here’s how much money you can expect this week.

Service Canada to issue OAS and CPP payments on Friday
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Benefits

August CPP, OAS, and Veteran Disability Pension payment dates are here

Eligible? Here’s how much money you can expect this week.

August CPP, OAS, and Veteran Disability Pension payment dates are here
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Retirement

When will I receive my Old Age Security benefits? OAS payment dates for 2026

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

When will I receive my Old Age Security benefits? OAS payment dates for 2026
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How to bridge the gap until an inheritance

A MoneySense reader has limited retirement income, a paid-off condo, and anticipates a substantial inheritance from her mother. How...

How to bridge the gap until an inheritance

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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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Taxes

How to set up CRA direct deposit

Direct deposit puts tax refunds, benefits and other government payments into your bank account faster. Here’s how to sign...

How to set up CRA direct deposit

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When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings?

There’s more than one way to optimize your income after retiring. Some strategies can boost wealth, and others may...

When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings?

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