Retirement income Posts

Retiring with debt

May 31, 2013

Unpaid mortgages represent a new norm for many seniors, with some retirees even adding new mortgage debt. The trend has ...

Seniors’ debt troubling, local advocate says

April 5, 2013

Recent study results revealing seniors continue to accrue debt into retirement causes Bob Stinson concern.The president ...

Federal Budget must address jobs crisis for Older Workers, 65+ workers doubled since 2006; unemployment doubled: CARP

March 19, 2013

        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2013 Federal Budget must address jobs crisis for ...

Danger signs as seniors pile on debt: Goar

March 8, 2013

Latest household financial statistics show a troubling trend: Canadians over 65 are borrowing more, while their younger ...

Will you augment your retirement savings with a PRPP?

February 22, 2013

Even with a myriad of other options, the RRSP is still is the cornerstone of retirement savings for most Canadians, ...

UK Pension – Proposed Changes will help low income and older women

February 9, 2013

The UK appears to be taking steps to ensure adequate retirement security for everyone. This past January, UK’s ...

Customer Comments: Retirement Income, RRSPs, Locked-In Funds and CPP+

December 20, 2012

Editor's Note: CARP recently received a very insightful note on pensions and the current retirement income system from ...

CARP talks about CPP & PRPPs on New Brunswick’s Todd Veinotte Show

December 20, 2012

December 20, 2012 – Yesterday, Ms. Susan Eng spoke on the Todd Veinotte Show, based in New Brunswick, about CARP’s ...

Flaherty says economy still too weak to boost Canada Pension Plan

December 19, 2012

OTTAWA - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is re-introducing options for enriching Canada's primary pension plan, but ...

CPP debate delay wins no big supporters

December 19, 2012

Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pushed back a decision about potentially boosting the country's main public ...