Making sense of the markets this week: July 10
The worst start for markets since 1962, rate-hike fears, the pending real estate collapse and bank brokerages hide high-interest...
Pensions
Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...
Should you apply for OAS even if you have a high income?
If you are a high-income senior whose Old Age Security would be fully clawed back, find out if you...
How does CPP credit splitting work if I’m divorced?
A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand how pension splitting between divorced spouses works.
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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.
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.
Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time?
Karen wonders if her latest tax bill is too high, and whether there's a way to avoid the social...
Should you always split your pension income?
Narayan wants to know the best ways to save income tax, given the disparity between his income and his...
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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.