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Category: Retirees

Steps to Avoid the OAS Clawback

March 1, 2019Blog, pension plan, Retirees, RRSP, Tax Free Savings AccountMaclean Rowe

According to the Canadian government website, Old Age Security is the largest pension program in Canada. OAS pays a monthly income to seniors who are age 65 and over. The amount of the payment is not based on past income but rather how long you resided in Canada after the age of 18. If you have turned 65 you are eligible for the maximum OAS income if you have resided in Canada for at least 40 years after turning 18 AND have resided in Canada for at least 10 years prior to receiving approval for your OAS pension. There are some exceptions for those who don’t fully qualify based on temporary absences during that requisite 10-year period.

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Canada Pension Plan – Should You Take it Early?

December 2, 2018Blog, pension plan, RetireesMaclean Rowe

New Rules governing the Canada Pension Plan took full effect in 2016. Under these rules, the earliest you can take your CPP Pension is age 60, the latest is 70. The standard question regarding CPP remains the same – should I take it early or wait?

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The Importance of Critical Illness Insurance in Retirement Planning

August 1, 2018Family, RetireesMaclean Rowe

There are a number of obstacles that could potentially de-rail a comfortable retirement. These include marriage breakdown, a stock market crash, and being sued. Another huge obstacle would be the diagnosis of a life threatening critical illness affecting you or your spouse. While it might be difficult to insulate yourself against some of the threats to retirement security, Critical Illness insurance goes a long way to mitigate the financial disaster that could result from a change in health as we approach retirement.

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A Lifetime Gift for Your Grandchildren

December 1, 2017Blog, Family, individuals, Life Insurance, Retirees, taxMaclean Rowe

If you are a grandparent wishing to provide an asset for your grandchildren without compromising your own financial security you may want to consider an estate planning application known as cascading life insurance.

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