You don’t have to win the lottery. Find out the more common reasons why some people may consider retiring earlier than planned....
It’s all about the tax. Find out why opening a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) either during your 60s or at age 71 can provide a tax break now or save tax over the long term....
If you take a minute to think about any retired individuals or couples you know of, you’ll probably note a variety of different retirement lifestyles and personalities....
When money comes your way that’s not from your paycheque, can you spend those dollars lavishly or should you use the funds practically? Find out some thoughts about this decision....
When your home represents a sizable portion of your net worth, you might wonder if downsizing would give you a more comfortable retirement. It’s a decision that not only involves financial planning, but practical and psychological factors as well....
One factor drives many decisions behind naming a beneficiary for a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). When an individual passes away, remaining assets in the RRSP or RRIF are taxed as income at......
For several decades as an investor, there was always a silver lining to a market downturn. That’s when investment managers purchased stocks at value prices so you could enjoy higher returns when the market rebounded. But that all changes when......
According to the 2016 census, one in five Canadians aged 65 and over were working, with 30% of this group working full time. Some continued in their regular jobs, while others became consultants, entrepreneurs and new business owners....
If a parent bases post-secondary education savings on average costs, the amount needed for tuition would be $6,838 for each academic year, based on the 2018/2019 average for Canadian universities. But what if the child decides to pursue......
Just over 12 months ago, provinces and territories responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by declaring states of emergency. Restrictions and lockdowns have affected Canadians in different ways, and one of the starkest differences involves savings. Some p...
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