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Planning and Advice

When family duty alters retirement plans

George and Teresa had planned to retire when George, who has a defined-benefit pension, turns 60 in three years.

By Lisa MacColl |January 29, 2013

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Industry

ING pulls TV spot following censure

Under pressure from health professionals, ING has decided to take its controversial RRSP TV spot off air. The campaign drew a lot of flak, including from the Canadian Mental Health Association, for allegedly being insensitive and discriminatory to those with mental health problems, says a report in The Globe and Mail. Responding to the criticism, […]

By Staff |January 23, 2013

1 min read

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Industry

Many Canadians don’t have a retirement plan

Two-thirds of Canadians (65%) either don’t have a retirement savings plan or did not make any contributions to their RSP in 2012, finds an ING DIRECT study. When asked what concerns them most about their impending golden years, 56% admit not having enough income to sustain a good quality of life, while 13% are afraid […]

By Staff |January 16, 2013

1 min read

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Tax News

Define TFSA, RRSP benefits for clients

Help Canadians decide between RRSPs and TFSAs.

By Staff |January 16, 2013

2 min read