When Should You Take CPP?
Purpose Investments
.28 Oct 2022
.As one of the two main pillars of Canada's public retirement income system, many do not know your CPP amount changes depending on when you take it.
Read moreSoulmates: The Longevity Pension Fund and the RRIF
Learn how combining with the Longevity Pension Fund with a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) can provide multiple benefits that cater to the needs of retirees.
Rethink Retirement
Retirement in a Time of (Still) Rising Interest Rates
Simon Barcelon
.15 Oct 2023
.In a near-unprecedented economic environment, investors in or nearing retirement still need to decide what retirement investments work best for them.
Read more3 Tips for Retirees in 2023 Tax Season
Simon Barcelon
.9 Mar 2023
.4 mins
It’s that time of the year, when you start receiving emails and slips in the mail reminding you that tax filing is around the corner. Here are 3 ways to give you more peace of mind when it comes to paying, saving and avoiding future taxes.
Read moreLongevity’s 2022 Fund Review and Actuarial Report Summary
Simon Barcelon
.28 Nov 2022
.We've summarized our Annual Report to maintain transparency on how the Fund is structured and how it's progressing towards achieving its goals.
Read morePurpose Investments Releases Annual Report With Actuarial Review for Its Longevity Pension Fund
Purpose Investments
.28 Nov 2022
.Purpose Investments is happy to announce the release of the first Annual Report for its Longevity Pension Fund.
Read morePurpose and LifeWorks Partner to Offer Longevity Pension Fund as Option for DC Plan Sponsors
Purpose Investments
.17 Oct 2022
.Innovative retirement solution now available as a plan option on LifeWorks’ best-in-class platform
Read moreWhat Can Sports Teach Us About Retirement?
Purpose Investments
.11 Oct 2022
.While sports are a central part of society, there are many parallels between it and society. Let's take a look at what sports can teach us about retirement.
Read moreHow Longevity Fits Into a Retirement Portfolio
Clayton Brown
.23 Sep 2022
.As an advisor, you always strive to do what's best for your clients and in retirement, they want to feel secure knowing their investments won't run out.
Read moreInnovation in Retirement Investment Solutions
Fraser Stark & Simon Barcelon
.14 Sep 2022
.It's great to see another fund incorporating longevity risk pooling, but we're confident Longevity is the strongest solution for retirees.
Read moreWhat Happens if You Retire When the Markets Are Down?
Simon Barcelon
.22 Aug 2022
.Bear markets can endanger retirement plans. However, with the right strategy, you can confidently live a fulfilled post-work life.
Read moreHow Much Do I Need to Save for Retirement?
Purpose Investments
.17 Aug 2022
.We’re often told to save as much as possible over the decades of our careers to help finance our lives in retirement, but how do we know if it's enough?
Read moreWhat Happens if You Live Longer Than You Expect?
Clayton Brown
.21 Jul 2022
.Canadians are living longer lives, and while that's great, it can create a real financial strain, especially for those without defined benefit pension plans.
Read moreThe Benefits of Regular Exercise After 65
Purpose Investments
.21 Jun 2022
.5 mins
As George Burns once said, "you can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." Check out these individuals who exemplify this.
Read moreOne Year of Income for Life
Fraser Stark
.1 Jun 2022
.4 mins
Today marks one year since we launched the Longevity Pension Fund. Read this note from our President recapping our first year and discussing our future plans.
Read moreThe Importance of a Retirement Plan
Purpose Investments
.30 May 2022
.5 mins
When looking at retirement, plans are always important. When you have a plan, you can make informed decisions and act, not react, to situations that can arise.
Read moreHow to Invest When You Might Live to 100
Simon Barcelon
.22 Apr 2022
.Although a long life in general is obviously appealing to many, it complicates retirement planning.
Read moreFive Tips to Living a Longer and Happier Life
Purpose Investments
.4 Apr 2022
.5 mins
Here at Longevity, our mission is to help Canadians live vibrant and fulfilled post-work lives, whether that's exploring ways to solve income security, embracing new passions, or playing fun games to help keep your mind in shape.
Read morePurpose Investments Releases Longevity Pension Fund Income Policy on How the Fund Manages Income-for-Life Payments to Retirees
Purpose Investments
.22 Feb 2022
.3 mins
Purpose Investments Inc. is happy to announce that an independent review prepared by LifeWorks (formerly known as Morneau Shepell) that assesses the Longevity Pension Fund’s ability to provide income for life to Canadian retirees is now available.
Read moreBeating Inflation in Retirement Starts with a Plan
Simon Barcelon
.20 Jan 2022
.3 min read
Inflation just hit a 30-year high in Canada and many retirees and those planning for retirement are worried about how this might affect their plans. This article provides easy tips and strategies for battling inflation in retirement and protecting your purchasing power.
Read moreWhen Your Retirement Plans Go Awry
Clayton Brown
.10 Dec 2021
.3 min read
Expectations and reality don't always follow the same path. So don't be caught off guard when these common expectations fall flat.
Read moreHow Do You Solve a Problem like Decumulation?
Fraser Stark
.4 Nov 2021
.5 Minute Read
How Do You Solve a Problem like Decumulation?
Read moreRetirement Through the Ages: A History of Pensions and Policies
Simon Barcelon
.26 Oct 2021
.5 Min Read
The concept of retirement wasn’t initially created to reward people after a lifetime of hard work. In fact, it had a much more strategic—maybe even Machiavellian—origin story.
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Three Keys for a Happy Retirement
Simon Barcelon
.21 Oct 2021
.3 Min Read
We spend a lifetime planning to retire, but when we actually do, many struggle to find happiness. Here’s how to fix that.
Read moreTill Death Do Us Part: How Couples Can Create Retirement Income for Life
Clayton Brown
.7 Oct 2021
.6 Min Read
As we approach retirement, we start to spend more time thinking about our mortality, especially when we expect our future is likely shorter than our past.
Read morePurpose Investments Announces Advisory Committee for Longevity Pension Fund
Purpose Investments
.5 Aug 2021
.3 Min Read
Purpose Investments announces the appointment of four members to a new Advisory Committee for the Longevity Pension Fund.
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Not Guaranteed: A Feature Not a Bug!
Fraser Stark
.26 Jul 2021
.When people first learn that the Longevity Pension Fund offers income for life, some naturally draw a parallel to lifetime annuities offered by insurance companies. The first question we often get, understandably, is “but, is that distribution rate guaranteed?”
Read moreA New Alternative to Annuities
Fred Vettese
.6 Jul 2021
.6 Min Read
Pension expert and retirement author, Fred Vettese compares how the Longevity Pension Fund may perform against an annuity under different scenarios.
Read moreLongevity Pension Fund Announces First Distributions
Fraser Stark
.25 Jun 2021
.3 Min Read
Purpose Investments Inc. is pleased to announce that Longevity Pension Fund paid out its first income distributions today.
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How to Help Plan Members Navigate Their Finances After Retirement
Longevity Team
.24 Jun 2021
.5 Min Read
In Canada, there is no shortage of structures, plans, and programs to help plan members in the accumulation phase map their financial journeys to retirement.
Read moreIncome for Life: How It’s Possible
Fraser Stark
.18 Jun 2021
.5 Min read
When we designed the Longevity Pension Fund, we wanted to find a solution to address the growing issue of income instability for Canadian retirees. To us, a simple solution to this problem involves providing income for life.
Read morePurpose Investments Launches Longevity Pension Fund, the World’s First Income-for-Life Mutual Fund
Purpose Investments
.1 Jun 2021
.5 Min read
Longevity Pension Fund was designed to address the growing social challenge around income security in retirement for Canadians.
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How Does It Work? A Longevity Pension Fund Theoretical Case Study
Fraser Stark
.29 May 2021
.Let’s meet Nicole.
Nicole is 66 years old and after 40 years in the hospitality industry as a pastry chef she has finally decided to hang up the oven mitts.
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