8 government benefit payments you can get from the CRA & Service Canada in January 2026

A brand new year is almost here, bringing with it a fresh batch of government benefit payments landing in Canadians' bank ...

Think CPP and OAS will be enough? Most Canadians find out too late — here’s how to avoid the retirement shock

You punch in your expected Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments and feel a momentary wave of relief ...

Here's the Average Social Security Retired Worker, Survivor, and Disability Benefit Check for 2026 -- How Do You Compare?

Though average Social Security payouts are meaningfully increasing in the new year, most beneficiaries remain worse for the wear.

Worked abroad? Here’s what to consider about moving your pension savings to Canada

Many Canadians have built retirement savings outside the country after years spent working in the U.S., the U.K. or elsewhere ...
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Canada Pension Plan payments for December 2025 are going out early — here's when & how much

In 2025, the maximum monthly Canada Pension Plan payment for someone starting at age 65 is $1,433. But that's the upper limit — to qualify for it, you'd need to have contributed the maximum amount ...

ALLETE Announces Completion of Acquisition by CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners

ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) (the Company) today announced the completion of its acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), following ...
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New CPP Update: $1,433 Payment Details, Updated Dates, and Full Eligibility Explained

The $1,433 Canada Pension Plan (CPP) update for 2025 has become a major financial highlight for seniors and retirees across Canada. With living expenses rising and many older adults depending heavily ...
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Canadians can get these 6 government benefits in December 2025 and some are going out early

December is right around the corner, and with it comes a new round of government benefit payments landing in bank accounts across Canada. These December 2025 benefit payments from the Canada Revenue ...
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Estimate Your Federal and State 529 Tax Benefits

529 savings plans offer a tax-advantaged way to pay for education. The money you invest in a 529 account grows tax-free, and you don’t pay capital gains taxes on your withdrawals if you use them for ...
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Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps Under White House Policy

Anti-hunger groups and state officials have warned that the administration’s plans to make partial payments are onerous and could still result in severe harm. By Tony Romm Reporting from Washington ...
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US to pay reduced food aid benefits, but warns of weeks or months of delay

Partial SNAP payments unprecedented in program's 60-year history States may face delays in distributing reduced benefits Democratic-led states and officials push for full SNAP funding Nov 3 (Reuters) ...
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How part-time work affects your FERS pension

If you work part-time or have worked part-time under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, that time still counts toward your retirement eligibility. You don't need to tack on extra years just ...