Make the Most of What You've Got: The Canadian Guide to Managing Retirement Income

You can retire but your money can't!For much of your adult life, the question is "How much do I have to save to fund my retirement?" But as you approach retirement, or if you're already retired, the question becomes "How can I make the most of what I have saved?" Many Canadians live for over twenty years in retirement- that's a long time to make your nest-egg last. If you're not working, then your money had better be!Make the Most of What You've Got is the comprehensive, common-sense guide for everyone who wants to make the most of their retirement, whether you're already retired, or just approaching the threshold: Helps you maximize your retirement income and minimize your tax bill. Explains how to plan for a dependable retirement income, turn your investments into income, and manage your investment portfolio in retirement. Alerts you to the top ten retirement planning mistakes. Covers the complex decisions you need to make about your nest-egg: dealing with maturing RRSPs, deciding whether a RRIF or an annuity is right for you, determining if you can afford to retire early, and much more. Prepares you for working with your financial advisor or planner. Features practical examples, checklists, forms, tips, and Q&As.Foster, Sandra is the author of 'Make the Most of What You've Got: The Canadian Guide to Managing Retirement Income', published 1998 under ISBN 9780471642817 and ISBN 0471642819.