Retirement Planning

When does it make sense to take OAS early?

Canadian immigration targets respond to, and create, generational tensions

Should Rowan, 78, and Willow, 58, be more conservative with their investing approach?

A crash course on Canadian banking for newcomers

Is this couple’s retirement date realistic, given their spending goals? Plus, cracking the secret code to lifelong happiness

Why parents should try to find the money for an RRSP contribution, even in these expensive times

Federal government urged to consider raising RRIF age threshold

This 85-year-old retiree relishes being ‘in charge’ of her time. Plus, how does your debt compare to other Canadians your age?

Here’s how long Canadian men can expect to live in retirement

Winnipeg adviser, 39, earning $410,000, works and plays hard

Secrets of a 94-year-old billionaire (hint: he still goes to work). Plus, smarter RRSP strategies for improving your retirement

Naming your estate, or charities, as beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF

Here’s how long Canadian women can expect to live in retirement

Can Noah, 61, and Amelia, 59, afford to retire next year?

For one woman, retirement meant turning a beloved hobby into a business. Plus, expert tips to better understanding – and deploying – your RRSPs

Choose your RRSP or RRIF beneficiaries carefully

Do retirement income needs always rise alongside inflation? Not necessarily

HELOC vs reverse mortgage for parents helping kids buy a home

Remote worker Declan, 35, wants to move to Southern Ontario to be closer to family. How big of a house can he afford?

This TSX earnings season hasn’t been great. Plus, interest rate winds turn against GIC investors

Can you really have freedom at 55? Plus, how to choose between TFSAs and RRSPs if you’re in debt

Tune up your RRSPs with a few helpful tweaks

How much do you need to save to have $75,000 in retirement income?

This financial coach says RRSP season is a big gimmick

Ed and Patti, both 58, have defined benefit pensions. But without a handle on what they spend, can they afford to retire early?

No, investing in a non-registered account doesn’t beat an RRSP

Rob Carrick: Four RRSP and TFSA ideas for investors nervous about the markets

22 top-ranked investment funds for DIY investors

How this single empty nester in her 50s plans to retire comfortably at 62. Plus, have your say: Take our survey on comparing your TFSA, RRSP and cash savings

These four RRSP tips can help improve your retirement

Gordon Pape: My RRSP Portfolio didn’t escape the 2022 market turbulence but continues to surpass my target

When saving for retirement, should you change your asset mix over the course of your career?

Can Elijah, 51, afford to retire early, even if his plans for self employment don’t pan out?

I’m 63. Should I have 90 per cent of my money in stocks?

Stocks to target in Asia after easy wins from China’s reopening. Plus, the 2023 online brokers guide and the GIC market gets tricky

TFSAs over RRSPs this year, especially if you’re in debt