Are Canadian pension buybacks worth it? – MoneySense, July 19, 2023
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/are-canadian-pension-buybacks-worth-it/
Allan Norman addresses the question “does it always make sense to buy back a pension in Canada?”
What are the odds I will die alone? – Globe and Mail, July 27, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-what-are-the-odds-i-will-die-alone/
Frederick Vettese examines an interesting… but slightly ghoulish… aspect of retirement. What are the odds of us dying after our spouse?
Looking for secure retirement income? Now is a ‘special time’ for annuities – Globe and Mail, July 28, 2023
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-looking-for-secure-retirement-income-now-is-a-special-time-for/
Rob Carrick re-examines annuities in light of the recent increases in interest rates. I remain a non-fan of the concept.
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