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Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?

Home owners have a new way to tap their home equity. How does the HESA compare to a reverse...

Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?
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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Should Canadians keep their investment accounts when retiring abroad?

For Canadians who plan to retire to other countries, here’s a primer on the tax implications of leaving accounts...

Should Canadians keep their investment accounts when retiring abroad?
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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.

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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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The best way to save for retirement in your 20s

Financial experts often tell young people to start investing early to benefit from compound growth. But what if you...

The best way to save for retirement in your 20s
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Should you hold on to unused RRSP contributions?

It may not be a good idea to save up unused RRSP contributions in order to save on future...

Should you hold on to unused RRSP contributions?
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Retirement

What’s the average monthly retirement income in Canada?

What’s the average monthly retirement income in Canada?

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Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

A bank advisor tells a just-retired Canadian that using investments to pay off a mortgage is not a good...

Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

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