This article was first distributed by Canada Life several years ago. Since it’s been a while, we thought that it would be useful to republish for your convenience. You’ve worked hard to save for retirement. Now that you’re Getting Close, you will likely have many questions about the transition from saving for retirement to [...]
When it’s gorgeous outside, the last thing you want to think about is the holiday season when it gets dark at 4pm and everyone is stressed out while they rush around getting their last minute items for the festivities. But, there is a way to make the season less stressful if you start planning [...]
Contributing to the CEIRP group savings plan means you’re in the driver’s seat — you decide where your contributions are invested. The Cadence Target-Date Funds are designed to generate more growth in the early years, progressing to become more conservative in the years nearing your selected retirement year. This simple, hands-off approach will help [...]
Financial experts advise that there are two things we all should do as part of a good personal financial plan. First, they advise that we should save up to 10% of our earnings as part of a “pay yourself” habit. And second, they say that a portion of those savings should be set aside [...]
As we all know, the primary focus of CEIRP is to help you save for a comfortable retirement. So, when you’re getting close, what comes next? Our plan provider Canada Life has posted a great article about the process on their website (How to decumulate your assets in retirement). To get you started, we’ve [...]
This is the magical time of year when everything is waking up from a long winter’s slumber. The birds are nesting, tulips are blooming and trees are budding. Spring fever is definitely in the air. It’s also the time of year when some couples consider the next phase of their relationship, like planning weddings [...]
Twenty years ago, when CEIRP was first created, the purpose was simple — to help members to save for a comfortable retirement. Each of us have a dream of what our retirement might be like. Maybe it’s spending your time with friends and family. Or travelling the world. Or you might choose to take [...]
Looking for your RRSP contribution tax receipts? Find them on My Canada Life at WorkTM When tax season arrives, your tax receipts indicate the amount of RRSP contributions you can claim. To find the tax receipts related to your group RRSP: Sign in to your group savings plan at mycanadalifeatwork.com From the menu on [...]
Back when the minutes were ticking away the old year, were you thinking ahead to your new year’s resolutions? Now that we’re almost done with January, there’s one new habit you should adopt: review your investor risk tolerance. It’s very simple: just redo the investor risk questionnaire to see if your investment objectives are [...]
We can all agree that the last few years have been difficult. Sometimes, our financial challenges may not have been just about our income. More often than not, it’s been tied to the decisions we make about how we use our money. And those decisions can be emotional, too. For example, we take pleasure [...]
