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A man, sitting at home on his couch, is scrolling through his iPad calendar, to choose a date to retire.

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What time of year should you retire?

When’s the best time to retire? The timing is not always up to you, but if you can choose,...

What time of year should you retire?
A man in the age of retirement wears a tie to symbolize that he's still working, he has an inquisitive look on his face, wondering if he should keep working and delay CPP and OAS.

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Delaying CPP and OAS to age 70: Is it worth the wait?

The longer you wait to use CPP and OAS, the more you could earn monthly. But with the recent...

Delaying CPP and OAS to age 70: Is it worth the wait?
A woman in her 80s is sitting on her couch at home, removing her glasses, as she is thinking about selling her home or get a reverse mortgage.

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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 I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
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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...

Should you apply for OAS even if you have a high income?

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How to avoid OAS clawbacks when you’ve had a temporary increase in income

A one-time bump in Sam’s income triggered an Old Age Security benefit clawback, and he wants to know if...

How to avoid OAS clawbacks when you’ve had a temporary increase in income
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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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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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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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