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Frederick Vettese
FreelanceRetirement writer
Frederick Vettese is former chief actuary of Morneau Shepell (now Telus Health) and a national thought leader on retirement issues. He has published four books on retirement planning, most notably the best seller, Retirement Income for Life.

Latest articles

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At what age do Canadians start their CPP pensions? And what age should they start?
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Can your active fund manager beat the market?
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How much will you pay in investment fees over your lifetime?
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Are your investment returns good enough to fund your retirement?
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What’s the maximum you can save for retirement?
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Why interest rates cannot fall just yet
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How delaying retirement can boost income for singles
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How delaying retirement can significantly boost your total income
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Why women (probably) shouldn’t take their CPP early
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Why men (probably) shouldn’t take their CPP early
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Here’s why you should be able to save more money closer to retirement
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Around the world, income inequality shortens life spans. Japan, Russia and the U.S. are outliers
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Is gold a good hedge against inflation?
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Charting retirement: What happened to all the 50-year-olds?
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How does the lifespan of an average woman compare with a female Olympic athlete or actor?
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From athletes to actors to scientists: How does your career choice impact how long you will live?
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Are incomes rising over time? Why working-age Canadians need government help, not seniors
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Do government limits on income withdrawals from pension plans make any sense?
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How much does retirement income depend on investment returns?
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How important is it to globally diversify your equity holdings?