With pensions declining, Canadians must plan their own retirement – MoneySense.ca, Februaary 6, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/with-pensions-declining-canadians-must-plan-their-own-retirement/
Canadian Press editors examine how “Less than half of non-retired Canadians have a workplace pension, as more people rely on personal savings and tax-free accounts for retirement.”
Drawing income in retirement takes proper planning for savings to last – Globe and Mail, February 5, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/taxes/article-retirement-drawing-income-planning-savings/
Tim Cestnick walks us through “a common issue many retirees, or those close to retirement, face: how to draw income in retirement in the most tax-effective way.”
How Canadians are navigating the complicated, onerous and emotional task of planning for aging – Globe and Mail, February 1, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-aging-plans-canada/
Ann Hui discusses, “As nearly one in five Canadians cross the age 65 threshold, it’s time for families to make decisions about how they will live out their days”
The balancing act of preparing for emergencies in retirement – Globe and Mail, January 30, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-the-balancing-act-of-preparing-for-emergencies-in-retirement/
Cathy Miyagi delves into how “Retirees across all income levels need to set aside 10 per cent of their income in a given year for emergency expenses, according to a recent study.”
Canada’s tax system puts low-income working seniors at a disadvantage, report finds – Globe and Mail, January 27, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-canadas-tax-system-puts-low-income-working-seniors-at-a-disadvantage/
MeeraRaman looks at how “Canada’s tax and benefit system is making life harder for low-income seniors who continue working to pay the bills, according to a new report from the Montreal Economic Institute.”
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