Can you receive a government pension if you live outside of Canada?
Helen wants to know if her father can receive Old Age Security benefits, despite not living in Canada for...
Retirement
Making sense of the markets this week: July 12, 2021
Retiring with $1 million may be easier than you think—but is it enough? Plus, the future of Amazon without...
Fresh takes on the challenges facing baby boomers as they approach retirement
Our columnist reviews The Boomers Retire, a new book that fills the growing knowledge gap about retirement income among...
Are you entitled to anything when your ex-spouse dies?
Ginette wonders if she can claim survivor benefits although she and her late former husband were no longer together.
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Questions about real estate, family, finances and more
Three situations: Renovating a cottage to build an inheritance, adding names to a property and understanding capital gains. And...
A guide to spousal RRSPs for married and common-law partners
There are benefits, but also potential pitfalls, to beware of when considering contributions to your spouse or partner’s registered...
Is the Longevity Pension Fund a cure for retirement income worries?
A newly-announced Purpose Investments product targets the army of Canadians facing retirement without a defined benefit pension.
How much real estate should you have in a balanced portfolio?
REITs and REIT ETFs offer exposure to residential or commercial real estate, without the hassle of being a landlord....
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Making sense of the markets this week: May 3, 2021
There's money to be made in energy, but fund managers are hesitant to go there; why Warren Buffett is...