Should retirees speculate?
You can take on risky investments at any age, but you need be prepared for losses and have an...
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How does assisted dying impact survivor pensions?
Brian is terminally ill and wants to ensure his wife is financially cared for.
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Reverse mortgage vs HELOC: Deciding the best way to access the equity in your home
If you don’t have income, or suddenly face a job loss or emergency expense, it may be difficult to...
Near retirement with no defined benefit pension? Here’s what you need to know
Newly revised to include the financial fallout of COVID-19, the book Retirement Income For Life by retired actuary Fred...
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Making sense of the markets this week: October 12
What to expect from investors' spookiest month, signs of green energy up ahead, how talk of stimulus affected U.S....
The upside to waiting until age 70 to take CPP benefits
Consider your life expectancy and probable return when making your decision about whether to take government pension benefits as...
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Myths and facts of reverse mortgages
Although there is growing interest in this financial product, which allows Canadians to borrow up to 55% of their...
The lowdown on Vanguard’s Retirement Income ETF: can you rely on its 4% payout target?
While a targeted return is NOT a guarantee, Vanguard expects the product will attract a fair amount of money...
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Timing the withdrawal of RRSP savings to minimize your tax hit
Ellen has been holding off on drawing from her retirement savings in the hope that she can avoid clawbacks...