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Most Canadians don’t understand the CPP + MORE Jan 27th
OTTAWA – Internal evaluations of the Canada Pension Plan show the retirement system is poorly understood by most of the public — a problem retiree Evan Brett avoided only through luck and meticulous record keeping.
The 76-year-old realtor and his wife Latifah dove into their files at their Langl.... More »
Should I rely on REITs for better investment returns? + MORE Mar 31st
Q: As a retiree, I need to maximize my return on investments. I notice there are a number of income trusts that have significant yields and I was wondering if there is an ETF made up of income trusts. While I know this income is fully taxed my plan was to keep such an ETF in a TFSA. I have a REIT ET.... More »
Stock market news for investors: Shopify’s new exchange, Google’s acquisition, Nvidia’s launches and OTPP’s performance Mar 21st
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Shopify
Google
Nvidia
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Featured RRSP Accounts
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EQ Bank
Build your retirem.... More »
MoneySense magazine: February/March 2015 + MORE Jan 29th
February/March 2015
Volume 16, Number 9
Download the MoneySense app to read this issue on your tablet or smartphone now.
The RRSP advantage
Canada’s best mutual funds
The Best ETFs to buy right now!
Editor’s Letter
By: Duncan Hood
Intelligence
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By: Bruce Sellery
Am I On .... More »
Are Canadian pension buybacks worth it? Jul 20th
Ask MoneySense
I am currently transferring my pension from a provincial to a federal government pension plan. I’m trying to determine if it is worth purchasing the balance of service and, if so, should I use my RRSP or TFSA funds. Here’s some relevant info:
Service Credited: 7 years, 140 days.... More »
Seniors burdened by rising debt: Roseman
– thestar.com
Financial planners advise reducing debt as you approach retirement. But a new report shows seniors are more in debt than ever.
Sean Kilpatrick/CPWith a new Supreme Court justice now appointed to replace the unappointed Marc Nadon, without any parliamentary review of the new appointee, Liberal MP Irwin Cotler wonders what the future holds for the Supreme Court selection process.
Justice Clément Gascon cannot be faulted for the procedural shortcomings surrounding his appointment. Indeed, I share the high hopes expressed for his contributions to the court. Regrettably, Canadians and Parliament deserve a better process, particularly from a government that claims to pride itself on transparency, inclusiveness and accountability. With Justice Louis LeBel’s retirement this fall, one hopes that when it comes to process the government will finally get it right this time around.
I’ll correct Mr. Cotler on one point: As I noted last week, I’m told Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin was consulted on the appointment of Justice Clement Gascon.
But the future of the process is very much open to question. Asked about it last week, the Justice Minister made that apparent…
Want a job in retirement? Be open-minded
– thestar.com
Top reasons why people try new jobs in retirement include a more flexible schedule, a desire for more fun and the pursuit of a passion or interest.
