tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post316218101208553700..comments2024-03-20T09:32:16.592-04:00Comments on Michael James on Money: Making Sense of Your CPP Statement of ContributionsMichael Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-85285596758685969982013-10-17T12:56:46.244-04:002013-10-17T12:56:46.244-04:00@Tara: It sounds like you need to speak to an exp...@Tara: It sounds like you need to speak to an expert who understands retirement benefits in both Canada and the U.S. I'm afraid I can't help much.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-61702496516756919582013-10-17T12:07:43.202-04:002013-10-17T12:07:43.202-04:00I have a worse situation - worked most of my caree...I have a worse situation - worked most of my career in the US, and part in Canada. I have no idea what I am going to receive at retirement and don't know how to find out. I am sure they will find a way to pay me the smallest amount possible.....TAranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-12626082158566888812013-10-17T08:03:59.963-04:002013-10-17T08:03:59.963-04:00@Anonymous: Good question. Unfortunately, if you...@Anonymous: Good question. Unfortunately, if you start collecting CPP at age 60 your benefits are locked in at 36% lower for life.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-19937280533844279022013-10-17T07:45:08.105-04:002013-10-17T07:45:08.105-04:00If I retire at 60 and my CPP is 36% lower, does it...If I retire at 60 and my CPP is 36% lower, does it increase (percentage) when I reach 65, or does retiring early lock in my lower percentage for life?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com