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LIF

Life Income Fund — the income-paying counterpart of a LIRA. Has both a minimum and a maximum annual withdrawal.

Example

Convert LIRA to LIF at retirement → must withdraw between (e.g.) $4,000 and $10,000/yr depending on age and balance.

CRA source: Provincial pension legislation

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