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The best TFSAs in Canada for 2021 + MORE Jan 27th
A tax-free savings account, known better as a TFSA, is a savings vehicle available to Canadians aged 18 and up who have a valid social insurance number (SIN). It was launched by the federal government in 2009 as a way to encourage Canadians to save and invest.
As the name suggests, TFSAs offer a tax.... More »
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Preferred Long-Range AWD: The best affordable EV in Canada for long-range driving for 2024 + MORE Mar 1st
Last year, we told you that the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 was our top pick for affordable access to long-distance cruising range, specifically with the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Preferred Long-Range version delivering maximum return on the investment of shoppers counting “range for the buck” as a key purc.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: July 30, 2023 + MORE Jul 28th
Kyle Prevost, editor of Million Dollar Journey and founder of the Canadian Financial Summit, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
U.S. tech stocks continue to devour the old world
Tech and telecom earnings highlights this week
The U.S. tech earnings machine kee.... More »
Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances May 11th
They’re “Mom” to their kids and “boss” to everyone else. Across Canada, women continue to break the glass ceiling in their careers and in business. We’re occupying more board seats at public companies—more than a quarter in 2022, compared to just over 20% in 2020, according to the most.... More »
CPP payment dates in 2026, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan + MORE Jan 2nd
In Canada, most retirement plans include the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Whether retirement is just around the corner or still years away, CPP is likely to form part of your retirement income. How much you receive depends on factors such as your earnings history, contributions, and when you start col.... More »
Planning for retirement with little or no savings to draw on
– moneysense.ca
Despite their best intentions some Canadians, facing a variety of financial challenges throughout their working lives, may not be able to save much towards retirement. Yet it’s difficult to know how to manage in those circumstances, as so much of the financial planning advice that’s shared widely is catered to wealthier people.
Retiring with little to no savings can be difficult, but it is not impossible.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
For a retiree who has worked most of their life, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will replace a portion of their historical earnings. The CPP retirement pension is meant to replace 25% of what you earned, on average, over your career, up to a certain limit. A CPP enhancement began in 2019 that will gradually increase that replacement rate to 33% over time.
In 2020, the maximum CPP retirement pension payment at age 65 is $1,176 per month—that’s $14,112 per year. However, not all retirees have made enough CPP contributions during their careers to receive the maximum…
Retiring with little to no savings can be difficult, but it is not impossible.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
For a retiree who has worked most of their life, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will replace a portion of their historical earnings. The CPP retirement pension is meant to replace 25% of what you earned, on average, over your career, up to a certain limit. A CPP enhancement began in 2019 that will gradually increase that replacement rate to 33% over time.
In 2020, the maximum CPP retirement pension payment at age 65 is $1,176 per month—that’s $14,112 per year. However, not all retirees have made enough CPP contributions during their careers to receive the maximum…
