Lets look at the differences between US Annuity vs CDN Annuity
If you live in the United States, buying a annuity can be a nightmare. And that is because there are…
Registered funds should be converted into an annuity to provide retirement income
As you decide what to do about your retirement income, I thought that I would bring up some ideas that others…
Longevity is becoming more and more of a factor in annuity rate calculations
Below are my comments from a recent article in the Globe and Mail "Canadian Wheat Board tackles pension risk with…
Are you waiting until you are not physically capable of enjoying your retirementsavings?
Are you waiting until you are not physically capable of enjoying your savings? Or mentally able? By waiting a year,…
Increasing Your Legacy with an Annuity
If you like to increase the amount you leave to your beneficiaries, you could consider this approach used by one…
Where do I get the latest annuity rates on the internet?
At Lifeannuities.com we publish the latest annuity rates. Below is a table of the latest annuity rates in Canada as…
Surprise! Annuities Beat RRIFs
I want to comment on the article "Surprise! Annuities Beat RRIFs" which appeared last Saturday in the National Post. While…
Is There a Difference Between Registered versus Non-Registered Annuity Rates?
We were asked a question yesterday about why we had posted annuity rates where the monthly payments were different for…
The 2013 RRIF Withdraw Table
Here is the RRIF Withdraw Table for 2013. To read the full article click >> RRIF Withdrawal Schedule Table 2013…
“The Retirement Gamble” Facing Us All
Article “The Retirement Gamble” Facing Us All by Martin Smith This is an informative,wide ranging look at all the decisions…