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Canadian man at 71 thinking about his RRIF withdrawal plan on a walk.

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How to make sure you have enough money to fund your RRIF withdrawals

Once you start RRIFing, how do you make sure you have enough cash, and should you dial down risk?

How to make sure you have enough money to fund your RRIF withdrawals

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When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings?

There’s more than one way to optimize your income after retiring. Some strategies can boost wealth, and others may...

When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings?
Canadian retiree looking at the 2025 tax brackets adjusted for inflation

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What retirees need to know about tax brackets for 2025

Those at or near retirement need to account for slightly higher tax brackets, as well as higher Basic Personal...

What retirees need to know about tax brackets for 2025
A Canadian retired couple walking together on a street, thinking about decumulation.

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What is Sun Life’s new decumulation product?

While not guaranteed like an annuity, MyRetirementIncome is a flexible and simple financial product for those needing to convert...

What is Sun Life’s new decumulation product?

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Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees

Reverse mortgages do the job of freeing up income for house-rich, cash-poor Canadian seniors. But their terms are often...

Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees
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RRSP to RRIF, and LIRA to LIF: How it all gets done

What’s it like to convert a LIRA to an annuity? Follow along as this financial journalist does it for...

RRSP to RRIF, and LIRA to LIF: How it all gets done
Celebrating 72nd birthday and converting an RRSP into a RRIF

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How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s

You don’t want to miss the conversion deadline at the end of the year you turn 71—you’ll be on...

How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s
Book cover Retired Income for Life by Fred Vettesse on a pile of Canadian money.

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Retirement Income for Life: Why Canadian retirees love Frederick Vettese’s books and his PERC

What’s new in the latest edition of Retirement Income for Life? A long-time fan digs into the book and...

Retirement Income for Life: Why Canadian retirees love Frederick Vettese’s books and his PERC

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Man biking up a hill symbolizes safety and growth of GICs for Canadian retirees.

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Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

GICs were embraced by many Canadian investors last year, whether conservative or not. With rates expected to fall again...

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

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