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Newly retired couple travelling wonders about converting RRSP

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Should you max out your RRSP before converting it to a RRIF?

Here’s what to consider before converting an RRSP to a RRIF.

Should you max out your RRSP before converting it to a RRIF?
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How to double your CPP income

New analysis from the National Institute on Ageing makes a strong case for delaying Canada Pension Plan payments to...

How to double your CPP income
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“Should I delay my CPP if I’m not contributing to it?”

You can still benefit from deferring Canada Pension Plan payments with less than maximum contributions.

“Should I delay my CPP if I’m not contributing to it?”
Woman researching her withdrawal exceptions for financial hardship

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Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

Money in a LIRA or LIF is intended to last a lifetime, making it difficult to access more than...

Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

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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
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“Where do we pay income tax if we retire abroad?”

“Where do we pay income tax if we retire abroad?”
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How to start saving for retirement at 45

Is 45 too late to start saving for retirement? Of course not. With thoughtful saving and good advice, this...

How to start saving for retirement at 45
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RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

Most registered retirement savings plans are eventually converted to registered retirement income funds. Here’s what to know about RRIF...

RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

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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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