Last year, Canada's ministers of finance announced they had reached an agreement in principle to make changes to the Canada Pension Plan. Under the proposed alterations, the amounts that Canadians pay ...

It’s a new year, and that means many changes are coming to the Federal Government programs that Canadians rely on. Many of these changes are already in place: for example, $7,000 worth of new tax-free ...

The CPP Will probably be there when you retire, although investing in stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is still a good idea. It’s a question that many Canadians are asking themselves these days.

Are you just starting to think about retirement, and worrying about whether CPP benefits will be there for you when you retire? You’re not alone. Many Canadians worry that the CPP program will become ...

Are you approaching age 60? Are you feeling unsure about whether to take the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or delay taking the benefit until you’re older? If so, you have a big decision in front of you.

Review the 2026 CPP payment dates, how much you could receive, when to apply, and how the Canada Pension Plan fits into retirement income. A federally administered program, the CPP is mandatory, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...