We tell young people they should save for retirement and pay off their mortgages at the same time. But in this era of lofty home prices, that’s often impossible. Here’s a different plan that can help you to do both.

Financial Independence is not about getting rich quick but about getting rich slowly and surely.

A new rule change means you can choose to supersize your OAS payouts.

On mobile payments, Toronto’s caviar condo boom, retirement needs and the top three ways to buy bonds.

On how much you need to retire well, downplaying house prices and easing debt trends in Canada.

What’s the difference between a contributory and a non-contributory pension plan? Bruce Sellery weighs the pros and cons.

If your company doesn’t offer a pension then the Saskatchewan Pension Plan can fill in the gap and help you save for retirement. But what’s the real benefit?

On heating housing markets in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, the health of Canada’s pension plans, cellphone contracts and shopping malls.

Roughly one-quarter of Canadian households are in for a real shock come retirement and higher-income earners are most vulnerable, according to a new study.

The budget will set important precedents for Canada’s tax and pension systems.

Renting out a property can be a good investment, but Bruce Sellery says it’s probably not the best way to fund your retirement.

On the face of Canadian debt, the rise of bidding wars and frugal retirement honeymoons.

On ethical financial advising, soaring consumer debt levels and understanding company pension plans.

Dealing with an aging parent isn’t just emotionally difficult: it also involves a confusing array of services, from in-home care to nursing homes.

A widow coping with the loss of her husband and her job is unsure about her financial security. What should she do? Bruce Sellery has this advice.

Your pension could be your most valuable asset. Here’s how to make the most of it.

The changes to OAS won’t affect everyone equally. See how your retirement reality stacks up.

Wondering when you’ll be eligible for Old Age Security now that the roof has been raised? The answer is not universally 67. If you were born before 1958, you’ll still be eligible at 65, and for those born between 1958 and 1962, it varies. Indeed, it changes bimonthly, so here it is broken down for [...]

On the new retirement reality, digital wallets and a break on energy bills for Saskatchewan residents.

The Conservative government’s newly released federal budget confirmed what many had expected: a plan to raise the OAS program eligibility age in Canada from 65 to 67.