Jasper contacts his insurance agent, Dasha, to discuss his retirement plan. Jasper has no employer pension and
Question:
Jasper contacts his insurance agent, Dasha, to discuss his retirement plan. Jasper has no employer pension and will be relying heavily on government retirement benefit programs. From his estimates, Jasper thinks that the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will be his most important source of retirement income. When Jasper asks Dasha to explain CPP and GIS in more detail, which of the following explanations is CORRECT?
Jasper is not eligible for CPP until he turns 65.
Once eligible, Jasper will receive the CPP benefit tax-free.
Once eligible, Jasper will receive the GIS benefit tax-free.
Jasper can begin to receive GIS benefits as early as age 60
Personal Financial Planning
ISBN: 978-1111971632
13th edition
Authors: Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk, Randy Billingsley