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How to avoid tax-payment nightmares when RRIF withdrawals start

The solution to minimizing any tax shocks? Mimic the "taxed at source" treatment most employees experience. Here's how.

How to avoid tax-payment nightmares when RRIF withdrawals start
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Maintaining your asset allocation while you draw down funds from a RRIF

If you plan on managing your own investments in retirement, here’s a simple way to rebalance your portfolio.

Maintaining your asset allocation while you draw down funds from a RRIF

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Can Canadian seniors collect government benefits while still working?

Rose is transitioning to semi-retirement at 65, and wonders about the tax and clawback implications of receiving CPP and...

Can Canadian seniors collect government benefits while still working?

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An easy guide to income splitting for seniors

Cindy and her husband are looking for strategies to help them save on taxes in retirement.

An easy guide to income splitting for seniors

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The ins and outs of tax and estate planning for a RRIF

81-year old Lydia wants to minimize tax and maximize the estate value of her RRIF on death

The ins and outs of tax and estate planning for a RRIF
Calculating taxes on an inherited RRIF

Taxes

After inheriting a RRIF account, how to know what you owe the taxman

Randy’s wife is the beneficiary of her late mother’s RRIF, and she wants to avoid penalties and interest on...

After inheriting a RRIF account, how to know what you owe the taxman

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What’s better, a LIRA or an enhanced pension?

And which is best if Craig wants to leave money to his kids?

What’s better, a LIRA or an enhanced pension?

Financial Planning

How does a LIRA work after a pension transfer?

Ted is confused about his investment options after leaving a DC pension, and whether his pension money would be...

How does a LIRA work after a pension transfer?

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Getting the most out of retirement income planning with an older spouse

Ellen is curious how pension income splitting works when there is a big age difference between spouses. There are...

Getting the most out of retirement income planning with an older spouse

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