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When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?

Is taking money out of a corporation to invest in RRSPs, TFSAs and real estate a good decision? What...

When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?
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Tontines in Canada: Moving from theory to practice as a solution to our retirement crisis

You may be hearing about new products that sound like tontines, even if they’re not called tontines. Here’s why....

Tontines in Canada: Moving from theory to practice as a solution to our retirement crisis
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How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back

There is plenty of advice on setting up a spousal loan for income splitting, but it’s important to know...

How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back

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Is Carol better off withdrawing all the money from her RRIF now?

At age 73, she believes this strategy will allow her to claim additional Guaranteed Income Supplement and and rent...

Is Carol better off withdrawing all the money from her RRIF now?

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Could retiring at 61 significantly reduce your CPP benefit?

Ellen has contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for most of her life. She’d like to retire early, but...

Could retiring at 61 significantly reduce your CPP benefit?

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The right time to take Canada Pension Plan benefits

Steve is 61 and earns $71,000 annually. Should he opt to receive his CPP early?

The right time to take Canada Pension Plan benefits

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How will a pension buyback impact your income tax return?

Q. I plan to do a pension buyback for my service with the Government of Canada. Can I deduct...

How will a pension buyback impact your income tax return?

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How to make the right pension decision when longevity is so variable

Should Richard take 100% of his pension or just 60% in case he predeceases his wife? Here's what to...

How to make the right pension decision when longevity is so variable

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What to do when Manulife offers cash to leave its IncomePlus product

Should Abel's wife accept Manulife's offer to cash out of IncomePlus, or stay with its guarantees?

What to do when Manulife offers cash to leave its IncomePlus product

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