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Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?

Loaning money to someone who is house rich and cash poor requires some consideration. Even when it involves family....

Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?
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RRSPs

CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?

Is it possible to transfer CPP to an RRSP? The answer is a quick one, but there’s more to...

CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?
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Can you change your mind about taking CPP early?

Rena started receiving Canada Pension Plan benefits at age 60 and wants to know if she can now defer...

Can you change your mind about taking CPP early?
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Can you receive a government pension if you live outside of Canada?

Helen wants to know if her father can receive Old Age Security benefits, despite not living in Canada for...

Can you receive a government pension if you live outside of Canada?

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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: May 3, 2021

There's money to be made in energy, but fund managers are hesitant to go there; why Warren Buffett is...

Making sense of the markets this week: May 3, 2021
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New investment approaches for risk-averse Canadians

Old-school investors may find the capital preservation techniques they have relied on in the past won't work the same...

New investment approaches for risk-averse Canadians

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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.

How does assisted dying impact survivor pensions?

Retired Money

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...

Near retirement with no defined benefit pension? Here’s what you need to know

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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...

The upside to waiting until age 70 to take CPP benefits

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