Oaken Blog

News, information, useful resources and guest writers on a wide variety of topics

By Scott Boyd May 10, 2016

All Canadian workers pay into the Canada Pension Plan, or the Quebec Pension Plan if residents of the province of Quebec. read more

RSPs, TFSAs and your retirement strategy

By Scott Boyd February 01, 2016

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) was frequently in the news during last year’s federal election campaign. read more

Creating retirement income with an annuity

By Scott Boyd January 21, 2016

When it comes time to convert your RSPs or other accumulated savings into steady retirement income, the choices primarily come down to transferring funds into a RIF, or purchasing an annuity. read more

Will Rising Healthcare Costs Put Your Retirement At Risk?

By Scott Boyd January 04, 2016

You’ve diligently saved for the day when you can finally leave the daily grind behind. read more

Enhanced Border Tracking Helps IRS Target Canadian Snowbirds

By Scott Boyd November 26, 2015

If you’re one of the thousands of Canadians who spend long stretches of time in the U.S. each year, you need to keep the number 183 in mind. Here’s why. read more

Five things you need to know about RIFs

By Scott Boyd November 09, 2015

For every Canadian with a registered Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), an important event looms on the horizon – converting your RSP into a retirement income source. read more