Saving for retirement

7 ways the pandemic has changed retirement plans

December 08, 2021

COVID-19 has affected Canadians’ retirement plans in significant ways. Some changes are good news – some not so much.

What is a group RRSP and why do you need to get in on the action?

November 24, 2021

A group RRSP gives you strength in numbers. It can make sure you save for retirement, provide a welcome tax break and cost less than a non-group plan.

Busting 3 financial myths about retirement

November 09, 2021

Do you know as much as you think you do about your retirement finances? You may be surprised.

10 tips for a happy retirement

September 23, 2021

Hoping for a happy, successful retirement? Sure you are. What will this long-awaited period of your life look like?

Who are individual pension plans for and how do they work?

July 22, 2021

If you’ve hit your RRSP contribution limit and you fit certain criteria, an individual pension plan is another way you can save for retirement while saving tax.

4 succession planning tips for small-business owners

July 15, 2021

Thinking about handing over the reins to your business? These tips will help you create an effective and tax-efficient succession plan.

How to retire with a mortgage

May 25, 2021

Pay off your mortgage before you retire, they say. Put the money you were spending on your mortgage into retirement savings, they say. But what if you can’t?

How RRIFs work

May 12, 2021

A registered retirement income fund (RRIF) is a common way to turn your retirement savings into income. But what is a RRIF and how does it work?  Here are some important facts you need to know.

Will the enhanced CPP be enough to live on?

January 07, 2019

Canada Pension Plan benefits have risen, but you’ll probably need more than CPP for a comfortable retirement. To get there, start saving now.

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Retirement savings calculator

Find out how much you will need to save for retirement and if you're on track to meet your retirement savings goal. 

RRSP calculator

This tool will help you see how changing what you put in your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) can affect your retirement savings. It will also show you what would happen if you took money out before you retire.

Annuity calculator

A life annuity can offer guaranteed retirement income payments for as long as you live. This annuity calculator will estimate how much income you can get and compare it to income from a GIC or RRIF. 

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