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Is semi-retirement stressful? You bet—here’s what to do about it Jul 27th
One of my semi-retirement philosophies is that reducing stress can sometimes be more important than maximizing revenue. Assuming you’re self-employed in semi-retirement, as I am, you may find yourself juggling multiple clients and conflicting demands on your limited time and energy.
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Stock news for investors: Canadian Natural boosts quarterly dividend after massive Q4 profit Mar 7th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Canadian Natural Resources
Pet Valu
George Weston
Canada Packers
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Stock news for investors: Goeasy shares plunge nearly 60% after lender suspends dividend + MORE Mar 14th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Goeasy
Algoma Steel
Transat
RBC
MDA Space
Empire
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Stock news for investors: Barrick leads earnings gains as major Canadian companies report mixed Q3 results + MORE Nov 15th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Barrick
MEG Energy
Loblaw
Manulife
Linamar
Brookfield
Hydro One
MDA Space
George Weston
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What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit? + MORE Feb 15th
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My wife passed away, and I heard about the survivor’s pension. Can you tell me more about this benefit and how to receive it?—Kevin
What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension?
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Downsizing vs reverse mortgage: which option is right for you?
– moneysense.ca
For many Canadians approaching retirement, their home is by far their largest asset. With detached homes in major cities selling for well above $1 million, it’s not surprising that owners expect to tap into that equity to help fund their golden years, prompting the common refrain: “My home is my retirement fund.”
To make this strategy work, homeowners have a couple of options:
To make this strategy work, homeowners have a couple of options:
sell your home, buy one that’s cheaper and pocket the difference (also known as downsizing);
or, if homeowners are 55 years and older, take out a reverse mortgage, which provides up to 55% of the market value of a primary residence, tax-free.
Although a reverse mortgage charges monthly interest on the amount borrowed, you don’t have to make any payments—neither interest nor principal—until you sell the house, move out of your house, default on the loan or the last homeowner dies.
Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the factors that you should consider before deciding which one is best for you…
