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Divorce over 50: managing your finances if you find yourself single in the run-up to retirement Aug 3rd
Divorce is certainly not new—but what’s emerging as a trend is the choice to split later in life. Dubbed grey divorce, these marital splits, happening close to or in retirement, are reportedly on the rise, and they can have a significant financial impact.
Married couples are generally subject .... More »
Severance, pensions and unemployment at 65: Should you apply for a pension if you get laid off? Aug 17th
Q. I just got laid off because of restructuring, but I got a package from work that will have me getting paid until February 2021. I am 65 as of March 2020. I did not apply for my pensions yet. If I apply now will it be deducted from my unemployment in February? Should I wait to apply for a pension.... More »
Stock news: Canada’s big banks raise dividends after strong Q2 earnings May 30th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
BMO
National Bank
Scotiabank
CIBC
TD Bank
RBC
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Ten proven ways to pay less tax this year Mar 2nd
How to use tax shelters and structure your retirement portfolio to reduce your annual payment to the CRA..... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: December 10, 2023 Dec 14th
Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Interest rates stay the same—bank accounts, not so much
As was widely anticipated, the Bank of Canada (BoC) chose to k.... More »
How to avoid tax-payment nightmares when RRIF withdrawals start
– moneysense.ca
One thing salaried employees take for granted is the automatic deduction of taxes “at source.” They receive their regular paycheque with “net” or after-tax deposits that go directly into their bank accounts. The consolation is that come tax time there should be no unpleasant surprises in the form of hefty tax bills.
But the situation can be quite different once you’re retired. New retirees are often dismayed when they learn they may have to come up with extra tax payments. RRIFs (Registered Retirement Income Funds) are famously taxable: Once you reach the end of your 71st year, you are required to take an ever-rising minimum percentage payment from your RRIF, and those payments (also referred to as withdrawals) are taxed like earned income or interest. Aaron Hector, a financial planner with Calgary-based Doherty & Bryant Financial Strategists, says there is no mandatory withholding tax on RRIFs, unlike the 10%, 20% or 30% tax that must be withheld at source on RRSP withdrawals (which rises with the amount withdrawn…
But the situation can be quite different once you’re retired. New retirees are often dismayed when they learn they may have to come up with extra tax payments. RRIFs (Registered Retirement Income Funds) are famously taxable: Once you reach the end of your 71st year, you are required to take an ever-rising minimum percentage payment from your RRIF, and those payments (also referred to as withdrawals) are taxed like earned income or interest. Aaron Hector, a financial planner with Calgary-based Doherty & Bryant Financial Strategists, says there is no mandatory withholding tax on RRIFs, unlike the 10%, 20% or 30% tax that must be withheld at source on RRSP withdrawals (which rises with the amount withdrawn…
