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Can you receive a government pension if you live outside of Canada?

Helen wants to know if her father can receive Old Age Security benefits, despite not living in Canada for...

Can you receive a government pension if you live outside of Canada?
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New investment approaches for risk-averse Canadians

Old-school investors may find the capital preservation techniques they have relied on in the past won't work the same...

New investment approaches for risk-averse Canadians

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Near retirement with no defined benefit pension? Here’s what you need to know

Newly revised to include the financial fallout of COVID-19, the book Retirement Income For Life by retired actuary Fred...

Near retirement with no defined benefit pension? Here’s what you need to know
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“Should I sell off some investments to avoid OAS clawbacks?”

Cam is already feeling heavily taxed in retirement and wonders if he should get rid of his dividend-paying investments...

“Should I sell off some investments to avoid OAS clawbacks?”

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Why it’s still worth it for high-income seniors to apply for OAS

Eileen is worried about the adverse impact on her taxes if she applies for OAS, and wonders if she...

Why it’s still worth it for high-income seniors to apply for OAS

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The limits of Old Age Security survivor benefits

Lillian lost her husband and wants to know what happens to his Old Age Security pension.

The limits of Old Age Security survivor benefits
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Here’s how I’m transitioning into retirement

With his first OAS payment on the way, Jon reflects on what retirement has looked like for him

Here’s how I’m transitioning into retirement

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How to reinstate OAS after it’s clawed back

There is a form to fill out, but it's entirely optional

How to reinstate OAS after it’s clawed back

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What to expect when receiving OAS at 65

You may not need to apply or fill out onerous paperwork

What to expect when receiving OAS at 65

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