Viewpoints about Pension plans
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Spousal RRSPs
A spousal registered retirement savings plan is an opportunity for income splitting and tax saving. Find out how you can take advantage with Manulife Investment Management.
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A guaranteed return – and more
Guaranteed interest accounts (GIAs) provide interest income, insurance benefits and flexibility. Learn more about them.
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Professional Corporations Offer Tax Breaks
Many professionals in Canada can now incorporate their practice. Who's included? Who's a good candidate for incorporation? What are the pros and cons?
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Fighting the Clawbacks – Reduce Line 23400
Strategies to safeguard your government retirement benefits
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Common wealth transfer mistakes (national edition)¹
Transferring assets so they end up with the people selected in the manner intended doesn't always go as planned.
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The pension decision: To commute or not to commute?
Leaving a company? Deciding whether to leave pension assets with your employer or move them to a personal locked-in RRSP or Locked-in Retirement Account (LIRA).
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Unlocking locked-in funds
Locking-in restrictions hamper retirement income options. Take advantage of withdrawal limits to unlock pension savings while keeping them sheltered from tax.
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Capitalizing on Capital Losses
Have you or your spouse realized capital gains over the past three years? Recover the taxes – and rebalance – by selling an investment that’s fallen in value.
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Little Known Facts About the Canada/Quebec Pension Plan
The year you begin receiving Canada/Quebec Pension Plan income will greatly impact how much you'll benefit over the years: Here's how to make the right choice.
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