Retirement Today Financial strategies for retired Canadians
Changes to the Canada Pension Plan and how they could affect you
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The Canada Pension Plan is undergoing some key changes between 2011 and 2016. These changes are intended to provide more financial flexibility for recipients, depending on the retirement path that people choose. They are also designed to encourage Canadians to
work longer before they start to draw a government pension.
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Canada – a great place to... retire?
Canada is a great place to live. With a high standard of living, friendly residents, ample natural resources and all the scenic wonders available, the list of good reasons is lengthy. But what about Canada being a great place to retire? Before you start packing your bags for Arizona it's important to take stock of the many benefits available to Canadian retirees – benefits not available to those retiring in many other countries.
Where will you call home during your retirement years?
There's no place like home. And, the great thing about retirement, is that there are various possibilities for what “home” can be.
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