A third of Canadians are depending on their Canada Pension Plan contributions to fund their retirement, but have they done the math on their so-called plan?

Why you shouldn't rely on the Canada Pension Plan

Caroline Cakebread has been Chatelaine.com's money expert since 2006. She is also a recovering academic and the mother of two small kids. She lives in Toronto where she writes and reads about all things financial.

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Money &amp; Career

There's a lot of pressure to contribute to an RRSP, but sometimes it makes more sense to wait. Here's what you should know about low income and RRSP

Low income and RRSP: Why it makes more sense to wait

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Put your contributions into overdrive with these expert-recommended RRSP investment strategies.

Six tips to increase your RRSP investment

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Trying to scrounge up some last-minute RRSP funds to reduce your tax bill? Here are a few savvy ways to top up your investment before the deadline.

Four ways to get money for your RRSP

Find out what sort of investments you should place under your RRSP umbrella and how to make the most of your contributions. 

RRSP

Why you shouldn't rely on the Canada Pension Plan

Low income? Hold off on the RRSP

Six tips to increase your RRSP investment

Four ways to get money for your RRSP

RRSP 101: How it can help reduce your tax bill