Seniors

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Financial Planning

How financial and estate planning can reduce money stress for women

Have you talked to your partner and parents about making a will and other end-of-life decisions?

How financial and estate planning can reduce money stress for women
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Should RRIF withdrawals be based on the younger spouse’s age?

Is there an advantage to using a younger spouse’s age to calculate minimum RRIF withdrawals? Find out.

Should RRIF withdrawals be based on the younger spouse’s age?
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Pensions

Should you apply for OAS even if you have a high income?

If you are a high-income senior whose Old Age Security would be fully clawed back, find out if you...

Should you apply for OAS even if you have a high income?

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Financial literacy for seniors

If one spouse makes most or all the financial decisions, the uninvolved spouse can be left vulnerable. That's one...

Financial literacy for seniors

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Retirement

Considering a reverse mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

While a conventional mortgage advances you funds in order to buy a house, a reverse mortgage is just the...

Considering a reverse mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

Retirement

Co-housing offers independence and support for seniors

The hybrid living arrangement popularized in Europe is catching on with seniors in North America.

Co-housing offers independence and support for seniors

Retirement

Eldercare mediators can help families

Even the most caring families may find that a mediator can help when it comes to reaching a mutually...

Eldercare mediators can help families

Super Saver

Caring for aging parents

Canadians aged 85+ represent the fastest-growing segment of seniors.

Caring for aging parents

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Retirement

Financial literacy may decline with age

While seniors are confident with their financial decision-making abilities, one study suggests their capacity to make smart money decisions...

Financial literacy may decline with age

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