The trade war helps explain why early retirement – which peaked in 1998 – is a dying concept – Globe and Mail, May 7, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-the-trade-war-helps-explain-why-early-retirement-which-peaked-in-1998/
Rob Carrick shares his thoughts on how “peak early retirement happened in 1998.” and why “The average retirement age that year was 60.9 years, which compares with 65.3 in 2024.”
How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more – MoneySense.ca, May 5, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/how-the-liberals-re-election-impacts-rrifs-taxes-and-more/
Jason Heath discusses how the Liberal”party’s platform proposals may impact RRIF minimum withdrawals, income tax and more” and “how Canadians can plan for the changes.”
Top adviser picks for retirees who want to keep some of their investments in cash – Globe and Mail, May 5, 2025
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-top-adviser-picks-for-retirees-who-want-to-keep-some-of-their/
Rob Carrick speaks to, “Yes, you should keep a slice of your retirement savings in cash. No, you shouldn’t let it sit in cash in your registered retirement, tax-free savings or non-registered accounts.” He also discusses where you should park your cash reserves.
What to do if you outlive your retirement savings – MoneySense.ca, April 28, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/what-to-do-if-you-outlive-your-retirement-savings-in-canada/
Erin Pepler discusses how “Some Canadian seniors enter retirement without savings or run out of money over time.” and addresses ” Here’s how they can stay afloat financially.”
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