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Your retirement investments did well this year. You can thank Donald Trump + MORE Dec 23rd
You may dislike the man, but his business-friendly policies, trade truces and lower interest rates all helped lift North American markets, writes Gordon Pape..... More »
This 34-year-old hospital worker has three kids and a mortgage to pay off. Making $104,000 a year, he wants to save $50K each for his kids. How can he start? + MORE Dec 22nd
Mel would also like to save enough for retirement, at least $1 million each for him and his wife, and also purchase a second real estate property to rent out..... More »
Why repaying student debt early is the best investment you can make + MORE Feb 17th
Q. I’m a 23-year-old who just graduated with a Masters degree and I have $30,000 in student debt ($20,000 provincial, $10,000 federal). I also just got a job with an annual salary of roughly $60,000. My question is what is the best way to invest my money (index mutual fund, stocks, online Rob.... More »
Looking for reliable books and online resources on retirement? Here are a few + MORE Nov 4th
Q. Are there books or good self-help websites on retirement planning for Canadians that you can recommend? I live in Ontario and want to retire earlier than age 60 but I’m unsure how taxes will affect me when I can (and should) begin to draw down on my registered and non-registered savings. I’d .... More »
Ways to “unlock” retirement savings in a LIRA + MORE Dec 7th
Q. When I retired at age 63, the financial institution that managed my DPSP account paid the company-contributed portion (approximately $30,000) into a LIRA.
Given all the constraints related to drawing down a LIRA/LIF, I am now 65, living in BC, and have two questions:
Since I was already at re.... More »
The Liberals have tabled legislation to get going on a provincial pension plan. Some readers wish it had happened a lot sooner.
