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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...

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How much money should I have saved by age 40?

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Should you take extra RRIF withdrawals to increase your estate?

Contrary to the conventional advice, taking more than the minimum RRIF withdrawal can at times save tax on your...

Retirement

How to plan for retirement when you have no pension

Practical advice on how to build your retirement savings for employees at mid-career, the self-employed, single parents and more.

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Financial planning for the first time? A guide for women on a single income

Single and your income is already spread thin—so how do you save for the future? Three financial experts share...

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Should you invest an inheritance in an RRSP or a TFSA?

A Certified Financial Planner provides perspective on the TFSA vs. RRSP question for a couple in their late 50s...

Renovations

How to renovate your home on a fixed income

Spending thousands of dollars on upgrades to your living space can be daunting for seniors. Here are some financing...

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How to plan for taxes in retirement in Canada

In retirement, some income is not subject to withholding tax, and you may potentially owe tax after filing each...

Retirement

When your pension isn’t big enough, what do you do? 

With a mix of pension benefits, registered accounts and other assets, it’s entirely possible to build a comfortable retirement.