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Planning to cash in on your home to help fund retirement? Here’s how to do it right + MORE Dec 14th
Elizabeth and Charles have a home worth about $1.3 million. They’re considering selling and downsizing to a smaller unit to bulk up retirement savings. We ask experts for advice on the right move..... More »
TFSA vs RRSP: How to decide between the two + MORE Mar 30th
One of the most common questions out there is whether to invest in a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or a tax-free savings account (TFSA). Both will help you save, and save on taxes, but each works in a different way. Understanding how these accounts work will help you decide which is best.... More »
Stock news for investors: Air Canada profit drops more than 50% in Q2 amid “challenging environment” Aug 1st
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Air Canada
George Weston
Lightspeed
Bombardier
Gildan Activewear
TFI
Algoma Steel
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EQ Bank
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Corporate investments for retirees + MORE Feb 15th
I’m not using my Canadian corporate company anymore. I’m 67, delaying CPP and OAS. I have $210K in my company that I need to take out. What is the best way to do this with minimal tax?
My accountant is working with me but really doesn’t think it’s the best strategy. He has a three-y.... More »
Stock news for investors: Air Canada Q3 profit plunges to as strike weighs on results + MORE Nov 8th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Air Canada
Fortis
Thomson Reuters
Suncor
Cameco
Maple Leaf Foods
Sun Life Financial
Cineplex
Corus Entertainment
Xanadu Quantum Technologies
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Severance, pensions and unemployment at 65: Should you apply for a pension if you get laid off?
– moneysense.ca
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?
–Nancy
A. I am sorry to hear about your layoff, Nancy. Hopefully you were close to retiring. I know sometimes these packages are welcomed for those approaching retirement. But even if that’s the case, it can still be difficult for those not yet prepared to be retired.
It sounds like you are receiving salary continuance through to next February, with regular payroll deposits continuing until that time. Even if you received a lump-sum severance payment all at once, if it would otherwise replace your salary until February, you would not be able to apply for employment insurance (EI) until that time.
EI benefits are available to workers who lose their job through no fault of their own, including a layoff…
–Nancy
A. I am sorry to hear about your layoff, Nancy. Hopefully you were close to retiring. I know sometimes these packages are welcomed for those approaching retirement. But even if that’s the case, it can still be difficult for those not yet prepared to be retired.
It sounds like you are receiving salary continuance through to next February, with regular payroll deposits continuing until that time. Even if you received a lump-sum severance payment all at once, if it would otherwise replace your salary until February, you would not be able to apply for employment insurance (EI) until that time.
EI benefits are available to workers who lose their job through no fault of their own, including a layoff…
