Deferring CPP and OAS: A Case Study
Find out how patience can pay off By Olev Edur As noted in our recent article When to Start Collecting…
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Some Government Benefits Are Calculated Automatically
You can apply for benefits early if times are hard By Olev Edur In the regular feature “Your Questions,” Olev Edur provides answers to questions from our readers regarding their rights, personal finance, and estate planning. Here’s one on…
Canada’s Pension Plan Benefits Are Below Average
Compared to the support other countries provide retirees, our generous government pensions look a bit less generous By Jennifer Hughes…
Managing the Guaranteed Income Supplement
If you qualify for this supplement to government benefits—or you will in the future—you need to understand how it works…
Actuaries Say the Retirement Age Should Be Raised to 67
The idea is to both protect government plans and increase benefits By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/monkeybusinessimages. Canadians…
