3. When Should I Take CPP?

Published: Jan. 26, 2020, 5:36 p.m.

Welcome to Episode 3 of Retire Me!

Today we discuss:

  • Canada Pension Plan
  • How much you can expect from CPP when you retire
  • How CPP is calculated
  • The impact of taking it:
    • as early as age 60
    • as late as age 70
  • We discuss the profile of someone who might consider taking it early
  • We discuss the profile of someone who might consider deferring the benefit
  • Mark discusses how he advises clients who are making this decision
  • Next week's episode will be on building a retirement income portfolio

Full Show notes and links to resources mentioned in the podcast can be found at https://walhoutfinancial.ca/insights/retire-me-episode-3-when-should-i-take-cpp