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Retirement

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Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

Can you compare apples to apples with annuities and guaranteed investment certificates for retiring? Let’s find out.

Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?
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Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?

Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put...

Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?
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Investing

“Help! My RRSPs are all over the place”

Having multiple retirement savings accounts can make it tough to monitor the mix and returns on all of your...

“Help! My RRSPs are all over the place”
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GICs

Registered or non-registered GICs: Which should you buy?

GICs offer investors safety and flexibility. Here’s what to consider when deciding whether to hold your GICs in registered...

Registered or non-registered GICs: Which should you buy?

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Financial Planning

Joseph Curry Certified Financial Planner

Meet Joseph Curry Joseph Curry is the co-host of Canada’s fastest-growing retirement planning podcast “Your Retirement Planning Simplified”, featuring...

Joseph Curry Certified Financial Planner

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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Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

A Certified Financial Planner explains what to think about before helping your kids with a gift or loan.

Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

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Retirement

Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada

There are financial and logistical challenges to being single in retirement. Here are some tips to tackle them, especially...

Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada

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