Old Age Security (OAS) in Canada: Payment Dates, Amounts, Clawback and Eligibility

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Key Takeaways Old Age Security is a monthly pension that the Government of Canada pays to people aged 65 and older who meet its residence requirements. It’s funded from general tax revenue rather than from payroll contributions, so your work history doesn’t affect whether you qualify. For many retirees, OAS and the Canada Pension Plan […]

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Equifax vs TransUnion in Canada: Why Your Two Credit Scores Differ and Which One Lenders Check

By the GoDay.ca Customer Education Team. GoDay is a licensed Canadian online lender that has been helping borrowers understand credit and short-term lending since 2012. Key Takeaways Equifax and TransUnion are the two national credit bureaus in Canada. Each one collects information about how you’ve borrowed and repaid money, compiles it into a credit report, […]

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