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Retirement income for life : getting more without saving more

Canada's most trusted resource on retirement income, updated for tumultuous times. As the global economy faces uncertainty in the face of high inflation -- at levels seen only twice before in this century -- and the specter of recession looms, individuals in retirement or near to it are understandably anxious about living well long-term. Canadians need the tools to make better-informed choices to turn their retirement savings into retirement income for life. This revised and updated edition: -- Explains how higher interest rates and higher inflation present both new opportunities and challenges to retirees -- Illustrates how the expansion of the CPP (which started in 2019) will affect upcoming retirees -- Examines the impact of inflation on the deferral of CPP and OAS pensions -- Explores whether level-income annuities are still relevant and asks whether there are better products on the market -- Provides a revamped retirement calculator. Actuary Frederick Vettese demystifies a complex and often frightening subject and provides practical, actionable advice. With over one thousand Canadians turning 65 every day, the cultivation of good decumulation practices -- the way in which you draw down assets in retirement-- has become an urgent matter that no one can afford to ignore.

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  • ISBN: 9781770417175 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description xiv, 247 pages : color charts ; 23 cm
  • Edition Third edition.

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Retirement Income for Life : Getting More Without Saving More (Third Edition)
Retirement Income for Life : Getting More Without Saving More (Third Edition)
by Vettese, Frederick
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Table of Contents

Retirement Income for Life : Getting More Without Saving More (Third Edition)

SectionSection DescriptionPage Number
Prefacexi
Introductionxiii
Part IIdentifying The Decumulation Problem1
Chapter 1    Who Should Read This Book?3
Chapter 2    The Thompsons Are Ready to Retire6
Chapter 3    Trouble Looms14
Chapter 4    Coping with Spending Shocks18
Chapter 5    Improving on the 4-Percent Rule25
Chapter 6    Withdrawal Strategies to Avoid36
Chapter 7    Investment Risk43
Chapter 8    What if You See a Black Swan?57
Chapter 9    Where the Thompsons Stand64
Chapter 10    Understanding CPP and OAS69
Part IIA Five-Part Solution81
Chapter 11    Enhancement 1: Reducing Fees83
Chapter 12    Enhancement 2: Transfer Risk to the Government91
Chapter 13    Why So Few People Defer Their CPP Pension96
Chapter 14    Enhancement 3: Transfer Even More Risk106
Chapter 15    Enhancement 4: Using PERC112
Chapter 16    Can We Do Even Better?124
Chapter 17    Optimizing the Enhancements130
Chapter 18    Enhancement 5: Have a Backstop133
Part IIIExploring Other Situations141
Chapter 19    What if One Spouse Dies Young?143
Chapter 20    How Early Retirement Changes Everything149
Chapter 21    Not Yet Ready to Retire?157
Chapter 22    High-Net-Worth Couples161
Chapter 23    Retiring Single167
Part IVTying Up Loose Ends173
Chapter 24    Tax Considerations175
Chapter 25    When Real Estate Is Part of Your Portfolio180
Chapter 26    What if Inflation Stays High?184
Chapter 27    What if Your Investment Returns Are Good?187
Chapter 28    Super-Savers and YOLOs190
Chapter 29    Where Do Bequests Fit In?196
Part VMaking It Happen201
Chapter 30    Lingering Doubts?203
Chapter 31    Making the Strategy a Reality207
Chapter 32    A Message for Employers214
Appendices
Appendix A    Summary of Takeaways219
Appendix B    Summary of LIFs and RRIFs226
Appendix C    Assumptions Underlying PERC235
Acknowledgements237
Index239