OMERS, the pension fund for Ontario municipal workers, said today it earned 16% on investments in 2005.The “exceptional” returns “combined with the continued strength of…
Line-by-line guide much anticipated by tax professionals
Beverly, Moorhouse fill vacancies
CFPs hit the airwaves in February
Workers can pay into CPP while posted in Japan
Behavioural factors often overlooked, educator says
Canada among world’s top savers
Elimination of tax would shift social capital for goverments to individuals
Investments earn $2.2 billion in fiscal Q3
Pension plans account for 63% of assets
But there is a significant gap between investors’ attitudes towards retirement planning and their financial goals
Most begin saving at age 25
Investors consider income needs from a monthly perspective, survey finds
Ongoing drop in long-term interest rates poses challenge
CLUs report higher compensation levels
Alberta resource rebate cheques mailed out
$41 per week adds $261,124 to nest-egg at 65, says TD Waterhouse
Widening income gap between Canada, U.S. poses a challenge, warns C.D. Howe Institute
Wage increases for unionized employees will average 2.5% in 2006
Low unemployment, growing demand make a clear case for further increases
Information on self-directed RRSPs, spousal RRSPs added to Web site
Investors prefer to focus on winter getaways during RRSP season, DFS suggests
Majority of withdrawals under $30,000
Most don’t know how vulnerable they are, economist says