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Retirement income

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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...

How to renovate your home on a fixed income

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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...

How to plan for taxes in retirement in Canada
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Year-end tax and financial planning considerations

Some strategies are time-sensitive, while others can help you start the new year on the right foot.

Year-end tax and financial planning considerations
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RRIFs

What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?

Find out if a RRIF goes to the beneficiaries or spouse when the holder of this registered account passes...

What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?

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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.

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

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How to consolidate your registered accounts for retirement income in Canada

Do Canadians need to consolidate RRSP accounts before converting to RRIFs? Find out this and more.

How to consolidate your registered accounts for retirement income in Canada
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Retirement

New to Canada and no pension: How to save for your retirement

How much money do you need to retire in Canada, and what sources of income can you rely on...

New to Canada and no pension: How to save for your retirement
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Retirement

How to manage as a single parent with no pension

It’s hard but not impossible for those raising kids on their own to plan and save for retirement without...

How to manage as a single parent with no pension

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Which savings should retirees draw down first?

Seniors seeking a decumulation strategy may be asking the wrong questions. Start with your spending plan, then model how...

Which savings should retirees draw down first?

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