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Base Salary Isn’t Everything

For those of us that still have a job we are counting our blessings, those of you who are looking for jobs are trying to find someone willing to hire[...] read more »
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Company Is Going Bankrupt. What About My Pension?

Do you work for a company that is going bankrupt that you have a pension with? Here's what you need to know. read more »
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Should you roll over your pension into an IRA?

Deciding what to do with your pension at retirement can be a stressful decision. Be sure to weigh all the facts and seek council from several profes[...] read more »
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Who Can You Count on For Retirement?

The government, your employer or yourself? Who are you counting on for retirement? read more »
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Time To Revisit Your Employer Sponsored Pension Plan « Boomer & Echo

A large percentage of workers are neglecting their employee sponsored pension plan. read more »
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Retirement Planning: RRSP Contributions With A Pension?

When discussing retirement planning I wondered if you should contribute to your RRSP if you have a defined benefit pension plan? read more »
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The History of Group Retirement Plans

I just read a report by Bill Kyle, Senior Vice President of Great-West Life in the Group Retirement Services. read more »
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Canada Pension Plan: Understanding CPP

The Canada Pension Plan is a key part of retirement planning for many Canadians, and contrary to popular belief, the CPP appears to be sustainable. read more »
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Should you make RRSP contributions if you have a pension?

Three years ago I changed careers, moving into the public sector with a defined benefit pension plan, and I haven’t made any RRSP contributions since[...] read more »
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Do You Have A Locked In RRSP?

Locked In Retirement Accounts (LIRAs) were created to transfer vested pension funds that you take with you if you leave your job prior to retirement. read more »
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MP Pensions are too expensive for taxpayers

MP Pensions cost Canadian taxpayers a lot of money. For every dollar the Member of Parliament contributes to their pension, tax payers put in.. read more »
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Keep Your Company Pension Or Take The Commuted Value?

Employees can either stay in the company pension plan and receive a lifetime monthly pension at retirement or take the commuted value out of the plan[...] read more »
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Retirement Lump Sum — Your Best Choice?

When faced with the option, is a lump sum payment better than a retirement payout? The answer may not be so obvious. read more »
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What Are Locked-In Retirement Accounts (LIRA) And Life Income Funds (LIF)?

Locked-In Retirement Accounts (LIRA) and Life Income Funds (LIF) are simply money that originates from a pension plan when you leave that company. read more »
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Is Your Pension Guaranteed? What does the PBGC Guarantee?

What happens if the company you worked for goes “belly up’? Can the company you worked for terminate your plan? What can a Boomer plan on? read more »
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