Retirement

Sobering thoughts

Would increased CPP actually increase savings?

March 1, 2012

3 min read

The final countdown to the 2011 RRSP contribution deadline has begun. With less than 24 hours to go, Canadians are fast running out of time to make a RRSP contribution in order to take advantage of valuable 2011 tax breaks.

By Vikram Barhat |February 29, 2012

2 min read

Industry

Last minute RRSP tips

The 2011 RRSP contribution deadline is rapidly approaching, and today, BMO experts hosted a media panel to share strategies and insights on how your clients can get the most out of their investments.

February 24, 2012

2 min read

Industry

Boomers drag down average RRSP contributions

Demographics and rising house prices have pounded Canada’s RRSP contribution rates back to levels last seen in 1970, according to the RBC Economics 2012 RRSP Report.

By Vikram Barhat |February 23, 2012

3 min read

Sweets, flowers and retirement planning

Talking about retirement planning on Valentine’s Day seems a bit like wearing a Savile Row bespoke, silk pocket square and all, to a beach party. But judging by BMO Financial Group’s second Annual Valentine’s Day Retirement Study, it may not be a bad idea.

By Vikram Barhat |February 10, 2012

2 min read

Inheritance? Don’t bet on it

Much has been made of the trillion dollar wealth transfer expected to take place over the coming 20 years, as the accumulated assets of the massive boomer generation is handed down to their children. But the expectations of those heirs may be quite inflated, according to a survey by Investors Group.

By Staff |February 8, 2012

3 min read

Retirement

Sobering thoughts

Beyond the RRSP deadline

Last minute RRSP tips

Boomers drag down average RRSP contributions

Distrust a hurdle to sound retirement planning

Canadians delay RRSP contribution

Why you should be a control freak

Crunch Time: An RRSP Special Report

Sweets, flowers and retirement planning

Inheritance? Don’t bet on it