Make your nest egg last
Financial planners have long said you can safely draw down 4% of your portfolio each year in retirement. But...
Articles By David Aston:
The 7 new retirement strategies
Canadians can no longer rely on pensions, government benefits and bull markets to carry them through their golden years....
Buy now, save later
We tell young people they should save for retirement and pay off their mortgages at the same time. But...
How much can you save?
Most people with at least average incomes should be able to comfortably set aside about 20% of their income.
Supersize your OAS payments
A new rule change means you can choose to supersize your OAS payouts.
The toughest choice
Dealing with an aging parent isn’t just emotionally difficult: it also involves a confusing array of services, from in-home...
Are You GIS-Eligible?
All seniors aged 65 and over are eligible for GIS if their income is low enough and they are...
Finding hidden money
Thousands of Canadian seniors are leaving money on the table by ignoring the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Can this little-understood...
Should you treat U.S. stocks differently?
Tax breaks on Canadian dividend stocks are applied differently to U.S. stocks.