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Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?

At what point do we no longer need life insurance? You will find the answer by going back to...

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What’s the average monthly retirement income in Canada?

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Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

A bank advisor tells a Just retired woman who’s wondering if using investments to pay off a mortgage is...

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Infinite banking in Canada: Should you borrow from your life insurance policy?

The “Infinite Banking Concept” is gaining popularity with Canadian retirees—but it’s not right for everyone. Here’s how this leverage...

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RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?

Seniors with large retirement accounts face a big tax-deferred liability. Which tax and estate planning strategies might help?

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OAS entitlement and deferral rules for immigrants to Canada

A person who moves to Canada in middle age won’t be entitled to the maximum Old Age Security pension....

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How to plan for retirement for Canadians: A review of Four Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement course

Just in time for Canadian Financial Literacy Month in November, Four Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement course by Kyle...

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Should you hold your mortgage inside your RRSP?

Can an RRSP be used to reduce the mortgage on a current home, or to help with the purchase...

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How to avoid tax on severance pay in Canada

Find out how you can reduce the tax payable on a severance payment, and what happens when receiving a...