Retirement planning in Canada requires coordination between government benefits and personal savings to optimize your financial security. It is essential to understand how to balance the Canada ...

Fall is kicking off with a bit of good news for Canadian seniors — another round of government support is on its way, and it's arriving soon. If you're 65 or older and living in Canada, you're ...

Are you a taxpayer? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers retirees various benefits, including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). While CPP ...

If you’re retiring at 65, you might plan to live off dividends and CPP. You can also get $734.95 per month in OAS if your income is within this threshold. Are you a taxpayer? The Canada Revenue Agency ...

Most Canadian financial experts recommend setting a target of 60-80% of your pre-retirement income as your annual retirement income goal. For example, if your final working salary is $100,000, aim for ...

If you're getting Old Age Security payments in Canada — or even if you're not — you might not realize there's a chance you could qualify for even more money from the program this benefit year. Old Age ...

Workplace pensions can be the backbone of retirement, but only for a minority of Canadians. Just 37.5 per cent of all paid workers are covered by a registered pension plan, according to Statistics ...

As the season turns colder and expenses rise heading into the holidays, a new round of federal and provincial benefit payments will be distributed through November and December, providing some relief ...

A number of government benefits will land in eligible Canadians’ bank accounts in November. Here’s when to expect the money — ...

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