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Retirement income

Celebrating 72nd birthday and converting an RRSP into a RRIF

Retired Money

How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s

You don’t want to miss the conversion deadline at the end of the year you turn 71—you’ll be on...

How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s
A man and a woman in their 40s, looking at their respective retirement plans on a laptop.

Retirement

How to start saving for retirement at 45

Is 45 too late to start saving for retirement? Of course not. With thoughtful saving and good advice, this...

How to start saving for retirement at 45
Book cover Retired Income for Life by Fred Vettesse on a pile of Canadian money.

Retired Money

Retirement Income for Life: Why Canadian retirees love Frederick Vettese’s books and his PERC

What’s new in the latest edition of Retirement Income for Life? A long-time fan digs into the book and...

Retirement Income for Life: Why Canadian retirees love Frederick Vettese’s books and his PERC
Canadian working part-time in retirement wondering if he can collect employment insurance EI

Retirement

How to qualify for EI benefits in retirement in Canada

Just because you paid loads into a program doesn't mean you'll get EI benefits when you retire

How to qualify for EI benefits in retirement in Canada

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How to model retirement income in Canada

The risk of having too much money left when you die is real. Often realizing this comes too late...

How to model retirement income in Canada

TFSAs

TFSA vs RRSP: How to decide between the two

Consider these five factors before deciding whether to contribute to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or a tax-free...

TFSA vs RRSP: How to decide between the two
Man biking up a hill symbolizes safety and growth of GICs for Canadian retirees.

Retired Money

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

GICs were embraced by many Canadian investors last year, whether conservative or not. With rates expected to fall again...

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?
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What is the CPP enhancement?

Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan have gone up in 2024. Here’s why, and how much more you’ll pay...

What is the CPP enhancement?

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Three people at different stages of their retirement wondering if CPP is indexed to inflation and more.

Retired Money

Inflation a scourge for retirees? Ottawa’s silver lining(s)

Inflation and taxes—both can affect retirement income. Thankfully CPP, OAS and GIS have inflation indexing. Here’s how it may...

Inflation a scourge for retirees? Ottawa’s silver lining(s)

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