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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of your income when you retire. It is calculated as 25% of your adjusted average career earnings, providing a foundation for retirement income.
The calculator uses the CPP retirement pension formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates your monthly CPP retirement benefit based on your lifetime earnings and contributions to the plan.
Details: Understanding your potential CPP retirement pension helps in retirement planning, budgeting, and ensuring adequate income replacement during retirement years.
Tips: Enter your adjusted average career earnings in Canadian dollars. This amount represents your average earnings over your contributory period, adjusted for inflation.
Q1: What are adjusted average earnings?
A: Adjusted average earnings represent your average career earnings adjusted for inflation and excluding periods of low or zero earnings (drop-out provisions).
Q2: Is 25% the maximum replacement rate?
A: Yes, the basic CPP retirement pension replaces up to 25% of your average career earnings, subject to annual maximum pension amounts.
Q3: When can I start receiving CPP retirement pension?
A: You can start as early as age 60 or as late as age 70, with adjustments for early or late retirement.
Q4: Are there enhancements to the CPP?
A: Yes, CPP enhancements are being phased in to provide higher replacement rates for future retirees.
Q5: How is the actual CPP amount determined?
A: The actual amount considers your contributory period, earnings history, age at retirement, and current maximum pension amounts.