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Articles By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM:

Canadian couple sitting together, wondering about moving money from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs in retirement

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Moving money from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs in retirement

To have liquidity and reduce taxes, Canadians can move money between registered accounts. But what are the tax, contribution...

Moving money from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs in retirement
A Canadian senior, reading her income statements, wondering, "How much income can I earn while getting OAS?"

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How much income can I earn while getting OAS?

If you continue working in retirement, it could cause a clawback on your OAS. Here’s how to figure out...

How much income can I earn while getting OAS?
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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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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?
Two shiny red apples and a green apple are shown to symbolize the comparison of GICs and annuities for retirement

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Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

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Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think

Would leveraging the equity in a home to invest in dividend-paying investments lead to tax repercussions?

Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think
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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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“We’re set for life. Should we cash out an RRSP?”

The cost/benefit analysis of liquidating an RRSP can get complex fast. What matters more are your priorities.

“We’re set for life. Should we cash out an RRSP?”

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Can you delay a RRIF withdrawal?

Let’s set the facts straight about RRSP/RRIF conversion, withdrawal amounts, claw backs and withholding taxes.

Can you delay a RRIF withdrawal?