This booklet contains information on retirement planning on a low income. Topics include four things to think about for low income retirement planning, a background paper on maximizing the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and determining Old Age Security (OAS) and GIS eligibility for people who...

This presentation covers information about retiring on a low income in Ontario. It covers: 1. What seniors get in Ontario 2. What does ‘low income’ mean? 3. What does ‘taxable income’ mean? 4. How to reduce taxable income or get money back ─ understanding the system 5. Protecting...

This is a guide on retirement planning for people living on a low income in Ontario. It reviews the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), CPP and CPP early retirement, smart ways to save before turning 65, and smart ways to save between ages 65 and 71. It gives background on eligibility criteria,...

Low-income people need savings and retirement strategies that won’t leave them worse off in their senior years. The purpose of this paper is to educate people who help low-income adults plan for their financial future. Our aim is to put GIS planning at the centre of the pre-retirement discussion...

These are notes from John Stapleton on learnings from presenting on Retiring on a Low Income in the Toronto Library System in...