Living well during your retirement means managing your retirement income wisely. When you terminate your RRSP, all the money remains sheltered from tax if you move it to a Retirement Income Option and only the money withdrawn each year is taxed for that year. A RRIF is the most flexible RIO and is best suited to people who want to make their own decisions regarding their retirement income.

Benefits:

• Funds continue to earn interest while on deposit
• Control over amount of monthly/annual payments
• The balance is available for survivors
• Deposit insurance protection 

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