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What Are My RRSP Options In The Year I Turn 71, The Age Of Maturity?

If you have a retirement retirement savings plan (RRSP) and or a spousal retirement savings plan, you have the following…

Posted by: Phil Barker

Building a Solid Financial Income Plan With Registered and Non-Registered Annuities

Life annuities offer a guaranteed income plan that makes the best use of your assets, without the worries of stocks…

Posted by: Phil Barker

Registered and Non-Registered Annuities

When you retire, you and your spouse will need to have a guaranteed income for the rest of your lives.…

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Fixed Term vs Life Annuity

Although there are several types of annuities, there’s one key difference: does it have a fixed term or will it…

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Plan Your Retirement with a RRIF or Annuity or a Combination of Both

There are two main choices in planning your retirement: a Life Annuity or a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) With…

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The Insured RRIF Plan

Your Concern: You have sizable amount built up in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or your Registered Retirement Income…

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Estate Settlement

Being named a Trustee is a heavy responsibility. But professional help is available. If you ever find yourself named to…

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Will Your Retirement Income Last as Long as Your Retirement?

People are living longer. Half of men reaching 65 can expect to live to age 85 or longer and half…

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Are You Paying Too Much For Your Mortgage Insurance?

Most of us, struggling to make our mortgage payments, realize the importance of financially securing our home and our lifestyle…

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Segregated Fund Taxation

TAX EFFICIENCY The mutual fund advertisements shout higher and higher yields, often trying to sell you on short-term performance. While…

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