Suze Orman on why you should work until you’re 70, be careful giving money to your kids and sell your home sooner rather than later Mar 9th

No matter what stage of financial planning you are in, it is important to be aware of and understand the common risks to your retirement plan and financial stability. The Toronto Star published the following chart showing reasons why Canadians delay their retirement: While enthusiasm may be nece.... More »

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 »

Ask MoneySense We are in the age bracket where we need to take RRIF withdrawals every year. I am 81, and my husband is 82. We also have an unregistered account. We need to withdraw additional money to pay our expenses. We have already taken the mandatory withdrawal for this year from our RRIF. .... More »

Annuities are life insurance products that pay a regular income to a purchaser. When you buy an annuity, it’s like buying a pension plan with a lump sum premium paid from your savings. The payments you receive include a return of your original capital and interest income on that capital. It ma.... More »

Maybe you’re making a little more money these days and are curious about where to put it. Or maybe you’ve reached the age where you need to start, seriously, planning for retirement. Either way, we’re happy you’re here. The time for women to start investing is yesterday, or at least, right n.... More »