Old Age Security (OAS) was originally intended to be a universal program to provide income support payments to Canadian seniors. Here's how OAS works:| Boomer & Echo
In previous articles I've looked at reasons to delay taking CPP until age 70, along with explanations why you might want to take CPP earlier at age 60. But in this article I'm going to explain why you shouldn't take CPP at age 65. The most compelling reason to defer CPP is the increase or enhancement of your benefit - 0.7% for every month you delay past 65. Wait until age 70 and you'll receive 42% more CPP than if you took it at age 65. Taking CPP early can also be an attractive option for th...| Boomer & Echo
It's generally not wise to voluntarily take up to a 36% reduction in income, especially if that income is paid for life. But that's exactly what happens when retirees choose to take CPP at age 60. I'm a big proponent of delaying CPP up to age 70 to help protect against longevity risk and enhance your monthly pension benefit in retirement. Only a small percentage of retirees do so, however, as many prefer to take CPP as soon as they're eligible. Why Take CPP at Age 60? Taking CPP early may not...| Boomer & Echo
The amount of your CPP payments depends on two factors: how much you contributed, and how many years you made contributions between 18-65.| Boomer & Echo