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Industry groups call for changes to RRIF rules
The Finance Department is studying RRIFs in response to a House of Commons motion
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 16:58
Canadians now expect to need $1.7M in order to retire, finds survey
Heading into RRSP season, many investors are shying away from markets
- By: Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press, Staff
- February 7, 2023 February 7, 2023
- 11:48
Retirement planning myths and misconceptions persist: IG Wealth
Nearly half of Canadians think they will be able to retire comfortably by just investing in an RRSP
- By: Staff
- February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
- 10:55
How inflation affects OAS timing
Three case studies to help clients choose when to begin their benefits
- By: Lea Koiv
- January 5, 2023 January 5, 2023
- 14:34
Older Canadians mostly confident about aging and retirement: survey
A report found those over 80 were more positive about aging than younger retirees
- By: Maddie Johnson
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 09:39
Retirement incomes prove better than expected: StatsCan
Study finds post-work incomes are adequate for most new retirees
- By: James Langton
- December 13, 2022 December 13, 2022
- 14:54
Most employer retirement plans don’t support decumulation: report
Less than 5% of pension programs administered by the largest insurance companies offer decumulation options, finds the C.D. Howe Institute
- By: Staff
- October 25, 2022 October 25, 2022
- 15:40
Move away from DB plans puts pressure on global pensions
Canada's pension score improved slightly from last year but its ranking dropped to 13th, a report says
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 11, 2022 October 11, 2022
- 13:21
Retirement in Canada is becoming less secure: report
Canada dropped in Natixis' annual ranking as inflation, interest rates and income inequality took a toll
- By: Mark Burgess
- September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022
- 12:14
How should inflation affect retirement withdrawal rates?
Experts at the Morningstar Investment Conference discussed strategies for anxious retirees
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 18, 2022 May 18, 2022
- 14:26
Assets surge but retirement challenges remain
Savings needs have risen alongside wealth, a C.D. Howe report says
- By: James Langton
- May 10, 2022 May 10, 2022
- 15:38
DP pools should be available to more retiring Canadians, report says
Today's retirees need more decumulation options, the report argues
- By: Katie Keir
- November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021
- 14:01
Not-so-OK boomer: Retiring workers to intensify labour shortages
Labour scarcity is likely to curb growth and boost inflation, RBC warns
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2021 November 9, 2021
- 14:22
Canadians’ retirement outlook remains resilient: report
However, retirees have seen their retirement plans disrupted by the pandemic
- By: Maddie Johnson
- November 9, 2021 November 9, 2021
- 12:50
Autopilot OK for DC plans, says FSRA
New guidance confirms that auto-enrolment mechanisms are permitted
- By: Staff
- November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021
- 15:07
How much risk is enough?
Clients who run out of money in retirement could bring negligence claims against too-conservative advisors
- By: Michael McKiernan
- November 2, 2021 November 1, 2021
- 12:30
4% rule is no longer an ideal retirement strategy, Milevsky says
The York University professor laid out his concerns at an event this week
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- September 22, 2021 September 22, 2021
- 13:43
Pandemic sparks worries for those nearing retirement, poll finds
More Canadians expect to outlive their savings
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- August 27, 2021 August 27, 2021
- 12:07
CARP partners with Purpose Investments to promote longevity fund
Association members will get a reduction in management fees
- By: Staff
- August 10, 2021 August 10, 2021
- 12:51
OSC names members of Seniors Expert Advisory Committee
Members will serve a one-year term
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2021 June 2, 2021
- 14:40
Purpose looks to fill retirement income gap with longevity fund
The fund has characteristics of an annuity or pension, with monthly lifetime distributions when investors turn 65
- By: Mark Burgess
- June 1, 2021 June 1, 2021
- 10:04
How sustainable is the CPP?
A panoramic view of the next 75 years
- By: Jim Otar
- May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
- 13:58
RRSP contributions remain steady despite Covid-19, advisors say
Increased savings and a hot market mean many advisors are managing client FOMO
- By: Derek Clouthier
- February 23, 2021 February 23, 2021
- 12:59
Pandemic influencing retirement priorities, survey says
More Canadians are thinking about aging at home and living closer to family
- By: Staff
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 11:06