OAS and CPP payments rise for Q3 2026 — but many retirees still face a savings gap
Elderly couple standing watching the sunrise A new quarter means a new Old Age Security (OAS) deposit amount,…
Edmonton woman found guilty of defrauding nearly $180K from seniors — why elder abuse is so prevalent in Canada
Anxious scared elderly couple embracing, facing troubles together. Edmonton resident Bonnie Lo will spend 18 months in jail…
Our spreadsheet says we’re ready to retire at 60 — but are we? What every Canadian needs to consider first
Middle-aged couple looking at paper and confused When Angela set a countdown timer on her phone for the…
3 reasons $2 million to $5 million in retirement savings is harder to manage than Canadians think — and what to do now
Stressed senior couple calculate expenses or planning budget together at home. Having millions in retirement savings is a…
Most Canadians save for retirement, but skip the withdrawal plan that makes the money last
Retirement withdrawal There’s a lot of attention given to saving for retirement, including automatic Registered Retirement Savings Plan…
5 retirement mistakes Canadians make in the planning stages they can’t undo later — and how to avoid them
Want to know whether you’re prepared for retirement? According to Frederick Vettese, the now-retired former chief actuary of…
Here’s How Much 50-Year-Old Canadians Need Now to Retire at 65
Source: Getty Images Written by Puja Tayal at The Motley Fool Canada At 50, you still have 15…
Think CPP and OAS will be enough? Most Canadians find out too late — here’s how to avoid the retirement shock
Elderly couples travel on the old iron bridge (Phra Phutthayotfa Bridge) in Bangkok, Thailand Imagine you’re 64, a…
Are you better off than most other retirees in Canada? Here are 7 ways to find out
Older couple running Much of retirement planning is focused on the so-called “magic number” — how much you…
Here’s How Much Canadians Need in Their TFSA To Retire
Source: Getty Images Written by Puja Tayal at The Motley Fool Canada The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is…
Retirement at 65 with only $500K saved? How to generate an additional $2K/month on top of OAS and CPP
Do you want to retire but don’t have enough money to do so comfortably? You’re not alone. Over…
I’m 61, tired of working and just got laid off — can my wife and I retire now with our $1.5M savings?
When it comes to planning for retirement, evaluating your nest egg is a big part of the process.…