Reconsidering when to take CPP benefits amid COVID-19 risk
Most or even all of your Canada Pension Plan benefits may be lost to your partner, should you die...
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When is the best time to start taking your CPP payments?
After a lifetime of contributions, Canada Pension Plan benefits can be worth, on average, more than $200,000—if you time...
Is early retirement a realistic goal for most people?
Some financial independence bloggers promote the idea that less work equals more happiness, which may not be true for...
Canadians are still paying too much in investment fees
Millennials and Gen Z missed the memo on how much management fees erode returns over the long term, according...
Can active management pay for itself in fixed-income funds?
While using low-cost bond ETFs for the fixed-income portion of a portfolio seems like the right approach, some say...
The best mutual fund companies you’ve never heard of
A handful of independent investment firms offer well-regarded actively managed mutual funds, at a fraction of the cost of...
Mutual fund fees and the future of investment advice
Deferred sales charges (DSCs) have been banned in every province and territory, except Ontario. Some argue the fees help...
Good news: Your RRSP is probably in better shape than you think
In his new book, MoneySense contributor David Aston says a “basic” retirement at age 65 can be achieved with...
Can you have too much invested inside an RRSP?
If both members of a couple die with a huge combined RRIF, their heirs may share half the estate...