Posts filed under: pension

The average TFSA balance for Canadians aged 55 to 59 is $43,519. Discover how to close your contribution gap and maximize tax-free retirement compound growth....
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Discover the official July 2026 Canada government payment dates and amounts for the new Grocery Benefit, CCB, OAS, CPP, and federal disability benefits....
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Need to adjust your Canadian GIS or OAS benefits after retirement? Learn how to request, complete, and submit Service Canada Form ISP-3041 successfully....
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Learn how Canada's proposed GIS earnings exemption increase from $5,000 to $6,500 protects working low-income seniors from the pension clawback trap....
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Check the official 2026 CPP payment schedule. Includes confirmed dates for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, plus 2026 increase and CPP ceiling updates....
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Don't lose your Canadian pension top-up! Learn how to renew your Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for the July 2026 to June 2027 cycle and avoid payment gaps....
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Find the June 2026 OAS payment date, maximum monthly rates for seniors aged 65-74 and 75+, and how to manage your benefits via My Service Canada Account....
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Learn how to change your address for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits via MSCA online, phone, mail, or in person safely....
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* * * If you are unable to return to Canada within 6 months due to Covid travel restriction, click here to learn more * * * The general rules of receiving your OAS, GIS, Allowance (ALW) when you travel...
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Adding an authorized third-party communication person...
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Service Canada pension offices and call centres close July 1, 2026, for Canada Day. Discover the best times to call or visit to completely avoid lines....
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Frustrated with Service Canada wait times? Use our 2026 shortcut to skip the SIN prompt and speak to a Canada Pension (CPP/OAS) agent in minutes. Updated call sequence inside....
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Don't miss your June 26 deposit. See the full 2026 OAS payment dates plus the latest April to June increases. Get the official amounts for age 65-74 ($742.31) and 75+ ($816.54) here....
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Is your OAS recovery tax too high due to income changes? Learn how to use Form T1213(OAS) to request a reduction in your OAS clawback at source....
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Wondering how much money you can earn before it affects your GIS entitlement? Discover the latest Canada Pension Guaranteed Income Supplement income exemption rules, clawback thresholds, and strategies to protect your monthly payments....
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How to appeal an Old Age Security decision...
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What's consider income under GIS program...
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CPP/OAS application wait time 2026...
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Losing a loved one is difficult, and managing their federal benefits shouldn't add to your stress. When a CPP or OAS pensioner passes away, you must notify Service Canada to stop payments. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly...
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Discover the official OAS payment increase for the April-June 2026 quarter. View the new maximum monthly rates for seniors aged 65-74 and 75+, payment dates, and eligibility criteria....
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