• In retirement

Retirees

  • Age 65 and over
  • Increased Net Worth
  • No longer working or working part time
  • Mortgage is paid off
  • Little to no debt
  • Review pension arrangements
  • Staying on budget (Download our app!)
  • Living off savings
  • Reducing income tax
  • Taking care of the “What-ifs?”
    • Long Term Care
    • Premature Death
  • Make a will
  • Consider powers of attorneys
  • Making sure health insurance is adequate
  • Estate Planning
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Useful Articles for Retirees

2025 Federal Budget Highlights

The 2025 Federal Budget focuses on stability and long-term growth, with no new broad tax increases. Key updates include GST relief for first-time home buyers, new credits for caregivers, and expanded incentives for clean-tech and manufacturing investment. The budget also clarifies how the 21-year rule applies to trusts and delays the new bare-trust reporting requirements to 2026. Overall, the plan aims to balance fiscal discipline with practical support for Canadians and small businesses.

Supporting Your Aging Parents Without Sacrificing Your Own Stability

As your parents age, stepping in to help can feel overwhelming. This guide walks you through how to talk about money, gather important documents, secure legal authority, and create a flexible support plan. Learn how to manage caregiving without compromising your own financial well-being.

Leaving Your Employer – Should You Take Your Pension?

Leaving your employer? One of the biggest financial choices you’ll face is whether to take your pension or leave it. Learn about your options, key considerations, tax rules, and what unlocking your pension really means so you can make a confident decision about your future.

OAS Clawback 2025: What Retirees Need to Know About the Recovery Tax

The OAS recovery tax in 2025 is based on Line 23400 income and can quietly claw back your benefit. Learn how the clawback works, how much you could receive, and what strategies can help reduce or avoid it—like pension splitting, using a TFSA, managing RRIF withdrawals, and tax-efficient investing.