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Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees

Reverse mortgages do the job of freeing up income for house-rich, cash-poor Canadian seniors. But their terms are often...

Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees
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Retirement

Self-employed with no pension

Here’s how freelance workers and entrepreneurs in Canada can use the unique aspects of “working for yourself” to build...

Self-employed with no pension

Retired Money

Why these authors want you to spend your money and die with $0 saved

According to the book Die with Zero, we should all run out of money just as we run out...

Why these authors want you to spend your money and die with $0 saved
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Life Insurance

Using whole life insurance for tax-free income in retirement

Borrowing against a policy’s cash value can provide tax-free income. But there are still costs involved and other factors...

Using whole life insurance for tax-free income in retirement

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Financial Planning

Kenneth Doll, fee-only, advice-only financial planner

Kenneth Doll is a Certified Financial Planner, speaker and educator based in Calgary. Learn about his approach to financial...

Kenneth Doll, fee-only, advice-only financial planner

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Can you delay a RRIF withdrawal?

Let’s set the facts straight about RRSP/RRIF conversion, withdrawal amounts, claw backs and withholding taxes.

Can you delay a RRIF withdrawal?
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RRIFs

Downloadable RRIF withdrawal rates chart 2024

How much can you take from your RRIF in 2024? That depends on your age. Check the rate for...

Downloadable RRIF withdrawal rates chart 2024
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Retired Money

How to double your CPP income

New analysis from the National Institute on Ageing makes a strong case for delaying Canada Pension Plan payments to...

How to double your CPP income

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Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

Money in a LIRA or LIF is intended to last a lifetime, making it difficult to access more than...

Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

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