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5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now Aug 24th
If you’re working to improve your financial situation, a few strategies may come to mind: paying down debt, building an emergency fund, investing inside a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), or putting your money in other savings vehicles. These are all .... More »
Stock news for investors: Quarterly profits up at Shopify, Brookfield; down at Suncor, Reuters Aug 8th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Shopify
Suncor Energy Inc.
Brookfield Asset Management
Parkland Corp.
Thomson Reuters
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RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know Mar 7th
At some point, a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is typically converted to a registered retirement income fund (RRIF). The latest you can defer the conversion of your account is the end of the year you turn 71. This means that by December 31 of your 71st year, you need to either withdraw t.... More »
How does age affect life insurance rates? + MORE Sep 14th
Most of us go through life assuming we’ll reach a ripe old age—and that’s fair, because most of us do. But if you have dependents, it’s wise to protect them from the financial fallout of your death—even if you’re still young and healthy—by getting life insurance. Your age is a pretty b.... More »
How much money do you need to retire in Canada? Is it really $1.7 million? + MORE Mar 1st
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Canadians think they need $1.7 million to retire, according to a BMO pollHow to save $1.7 million in RRSPsOther factors for determining how much you need to save for retirement
If you’re just starting out on the long road to saving for retirement, you may have heard ab.... More »
Ten proven ways to pay less tax this year
– thestar.com
How to use tax shelters and structure your retirement portfolio to reduce your annual payment to the CRA.
