Why should I switch my RRIF to an annuity?
RRIF to Annuity Why should I switch my RRIF to an annuity? At one point in time we start looking[…]
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Annuity Taxation
Taxation on annuities can be described as follows: Registered Annuities: – The annuity payment is fully taxable Non-registered Annuities: –[…]
Read moreRRIF Minimum Withdrawal Table
RRIF Minimum Payment The Canadian government specifies a minimum amount you have to withdraw from your RRIF each year to[…]
Read moreAre annuities still a viable product?
With uncertainty surrounding pension plans, Peter Wouters, director of retail insurance products and marketing with Kingston, Ontario based Empire Life[…]
Read moreSources of funds that can be used to purchase an annuity
Below is a list of funds that can be used to purchase an annuity contract. A) Registered Funds[…]
Read moreWhat is an annuity?
An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company that gives you a guaranteed income for life. A[…]
Read moreAnnuity Mortality Table: Single Life
Here is an Annuity Mortality Table which gives you an idea of your life expectancy. As females as a group[…]
Read moreAnnuity Quotes
Before investing in an annuity contract, it is a good idea to research multiple companies. Each annuity company uses a[…]
Read moreThe Lowdown on Annuities
Video: The lowdown on annuities Globe and Mail Update Published Monday, Mar. 05, 2012 5:23AM E Rob Carrick looks at[…]
Read moreLongevity Insurance In Reverse
After we blogged on deferred annuities or, as now popularly called, longevity insurance, we started getting emails about the wisdom[…]
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