Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions?
Colleen wants to sell her trailer but is worried about the impact on her CPP, OAS and GIS benefits.
Retirement
Winding down self-employment and planning for retirement
At 60, Deborah is looking to work less and spend more time by the water, where she's happiest. But...
Is a personal injury settlement taxable, and can it impact OAS or GIS benefits?
After receiving a personal injury settlement, J is looking for advice on how it might be taxed, and whether...
Severance, pensions and unemployment at 65: Should you apply for a pension if you get laid off?
If you got laid off and are trying to maximize your termination package, pension income and EI benefits, consider...
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Making sense of the markets this week: August 10
What's wrong with a 60/40 portfolio allocation; discovering direct indexing; what the U.S. election might mean for stock markets;...
Is the 4% Rule obsolete?
The idea that retirees can safely withdraw 4% per year from their portfolio without running out of money has...
Should you buy back pension service from your employer?
There are pros and cons to topping up your years of pensionable service, and the longer you live, the...
Should Kathy take monthly payments or the commuted value of her pension?
A lump sum could allow for some investment opportunities, but that option requires self-control to avoid overspending early in...
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Is building an emergency fund more important than other financial goals?
Sami, 51 and single, wants to put extra mortgage payments and RRSP contributions on the back burner until her...