Old Age Security: Take it now or later?
By Sheryl Smolkin When you are planning to fully or partially retire, there are many decisions to make. Most Canadians are aware that they can elect to start receiving their Canada Pension anytime...
View ArticleCPP post-retirement benefits a good deal
By Sheryl Smolkin SHUTTERSTOCK If you decide to start collecting CPP at age 60 but have to continue paying into the plan because you go back to work, your additional post-retirement contributions can...
View ArticleNov 24: Best from the blogosphere
By Sheryl Smolkin Do you typically buy a fistful of gift cards for holiday gifts? Just in time to save you a bundle, Boomer & Echo’s Rob Engen writes about How To Hack Gift Cards For Big Discounts....
View ArticleWhen should you start your CPP benefits?
By Sheryl Smolkin I retired early and elected to start receiving my Canada Pension in 2010 at age 60. As I result my pension was reduced by 30% (.5% for every month prior to age 65) and I currently...
View ArticleMar 23: Best from the blogosphere
By Sheryl Smolkin Spring is definitely in the air and every day the piles of snow and patches of ice in my neighbourhood get smaller. This week we report on a potpourri of interesting blogs and...
View ArticleFeb 26: Best from the blogosphere
This week we feature content from old friends and new dealing with a range of interesting issues. On You and Your Money, Ed Rempel writes about Understanding the Differences Between Financial Advisors...
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