Charlotte Zee

Thousands of Ontario residents are set to receive tax-free monthly payments starting in July 2025, through the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). This government support program, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), provides financial relief to individuals and families to help cover rising living costs such as rent, energy bills, and sales taxes. Here’s a Continue reading

As more Canadians delay full retirement or return to the workforce for financial or personal reasons, the question arises: Can you work while receiving a CPP? The short answer is yes, but there are important considerations depending on the type of pension you receive, including Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), employer-sponsored pensions, Continue reading

The long-awaited Canada Disability Benefit officially begins in July 2025, delivering new financial support to low-income Canadians with disabilities. The federal government has confirmed that eligible recipients will receive up to $2,400 per year — or $200 per month — through this tax-free payment. The program is designed to reduce poverty and improve financial security Continue reading

In July 2025, Canadian seniors receiving Old Age Security (OAS) will see an increase in their monthly pension payments. This routine adjustment, based on inflation, ensures that retirement income keeps pace with the cost of living. If you’re relying on OAS to support your retirement, it’s important to understand how much more you’ll receive and Continue reading

As Canada continues to combat climate change through federal carbon pricing, many households rely on the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) to help offset the rising cost of fuel. For 2025, significant changes are underway, including the end of quarterly household payments. Here’s everything you need to know about the carbon tax payment dates 2025, who Continue reading

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is set to deliver extra retirement payments to eligible seniors across Canada at the end of this month. With rising inflation and a higher cost of living, many older Canadians are looking for financial relief—and this month’s Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Continue reading

In July 2025, Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will see an increase in their monthly payments, alongside a scheduled adjustment to the Old Age Security (OAS) pension. These changes are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to help seniors cope with rising living costs through inflation-linked benefit adjustments. What is the GIS Continue reading

Canadians hoping for another round of grocery relief this July may be disappointed. Contrary to several viral social media posts and misleading headlines, there is no grocery rebate coming in July 2025, and the claim that a $1,000 grocery rebate is being issued is completely false. However, these claims are false. The federal government has Continue reading

Canadian seniors receiving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) are set to see a higher maximum payment beginning this month. As part of regular indexation and contribution-based adjustments, the CPP payment in July 2025 will reflect updated amounts, with some eligible retirees receiving up to $1,433 per month. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s changing, who Continue reading

Canadian seniors receiving retirement benefits are getting good news this month: the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments are going up, effective July 2025. These increases come as part of the federal government’s routine quarterly indexation, aimed at helping retirees keep pace with the rising cost of living. If you’re wondering Continue reading