SPP in the news

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News Talk  650

• The Wealthcare Revolution and how it can help people save for retirement. (Part 1 and Part 2) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (February 1, 2020)
• The Wealthcare Revolution and how it can help people save for retirement. (Part 1 and Part 2) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (January 26, 2019)
• SPP’s performance in 2017, the 2017 RRSP deadline, maximum contribution limit increase and MySPP. (Part 1 and Part 2) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (February 10, 2018)
• SPP’s performance in 2016 and the 2016 RRSP deadline. (Part 1 and Part 2) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (January 28, 2017)
• SPP celebrating our 30th anniversary and how important our members are in making SPP what it has become. (Part 1 and Part 2) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (May 7, 2016)
• How and why setting up a pension plan for small business is important. (Part 1 and Part 2) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Nov 7, 2015)
• SPP’s performance in 2014 and why saving for your retirement is important at any age. (Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Feb 7, 2015)
• Changes in the Saskatchewan retirement landscape including PRPPs and where SPP will fit (Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Feb 10, 2014)
• Small Business Month –  Employee Benefits  (Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Oct 5, 2013)
• How PRPPs will impact SPP (Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (May 11, 2013)
• Comparing SPP to group RRSP (Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Apr 27, 2013)
• RRSP contributions and where SPP is heading ( Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Mar 23, 2013)
• RRSP deadline and retirement nest egg ( Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Feb 16, 2013)
• Katherine Strutt and Paul Jaspar ( Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Feb 2, 2013)
• Katherine Strutt and Paul Jaspar ( Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Jan 19, 2013)
• Katherine Strutt and Brady Hood (Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Nov 3, 2012)
• Katherine Strutt and Kim Getson (Part 1, Transcript and Part 2, Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Oct 13, 2012)
• Katherine Strutt, General Manager (Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Sept 8, 2012)
• Derek Foster (Transcript) – on Talk to the Experts with Jay Thomas (Sept 8, 2012)

Press Releases

• March 1 RRSP deadline fast approaching: Saskatchewan Pension Plan Notes 60th Anniversary of RRSPs – February 17, 2017
• Employee thoughts on pension plans may surprise business owners – May 22, 2014
• A New Phase for Saskatchewan Pension Plan – April 8, 2013
• Avoiding the Stress of Last-Minute RRSP Contributions With Saskatchewan Pension Plan – February 21, 2013
• Saskatchewan Pension Plan Helps Business Attract and Retain Employees  – February 12, 2013
• Kindersley Woman Gives Gift of Saskatchewan Pension Plan – February 5, 2013
• No Need to Fret RRSP Season, Says Saskatchewan Pension Plan Manager  – January 29, 2013

In other news…

• The Saskatchewan Pension Plan is enjoying 30 years of success this year – Gormley, News Talk 560, new May 24, 2016

2015

• 2015 Torch Award Finalists Announced – Better Business Bureau, April 10, 2015

2014

• Leisha Grebinski speaks with Derek Foster – Saskatoon Morning – CBC Radio, October 30, 2014
• Investing to retire early – Morning News Saskatoon – Global, October 28, 2014
• Canada’s youngest retiree – Morning News Regina – Global, October 23,2014
• MoneyTalk: How to retire young – BNN’s MoneyTalk, September 17, 2014
• Canada’s Hidden Pension Plan: The Saskatchewan Pension Plan – Retire Happy, Sean Cooper, June 12, 2014
• Workers want pensions –  Benefits Canada, May 23, 2014
• Daily News Alerts: Pension Very Important – Benefits And Pensions Monitor Online, May 23, 2014
• Conference coverage: Saskatchewan’s shaking things up – Benefits Canada, Brenda Bouw, April 1, 2014
• Kathy Strutt highlights PRPPs – CTV Morning Live Saskatoon, Mike Ciona, Jan 29, 2014
• Pension planning advice and tips – Global Saskatoon Morning News, Kevin Stanfield , Jan 28, 2014

2013

• Canadian pensions: should we be forced to save? – By Don Pittis, CBC News,  Oct 3, 2013
• Providing value for plan members – Benefits Canada, June 5, 2013
• Canadian Business Journal May 2013 – Canadian Business Journal, May, 2013
• Saskatchewan Pension Plan to apply for PRPP – Benefits Canada, April 10, 2013

2012

• Pension costs, PRPPs, social media – Benefits Canada, October 19
• Derek Foster: Idiot Millionaire – on John Gormley Live, Aug 14
• The Idiot Millionaire doles out advice – By Will Chabun, Leader-Post, The Star Phoenix, Aug 14
• Derek Foster, Author of The Idiot Millionaire and The Worried Boomer  – The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, Aug 13
• Derek Foster: Idiot Millionaire – By Stefani Langenegger, The Morning Edition – CBC Sask, Aug 13
• Canada’s secret pension plan – By Mark Brown, Money Sense, May 2
• Avoid a stern lecture from The Wealthy Barber – By Derek Shevkenek, Saskatoon Express.com, April 23
• Roseman: Want to save tax? Look to Saskatchewan – By Ellen Roseman, Moneyville – Toronto Star, March 6
• MoneyTalk : February 13, 2012 – BNN’s MoneyTalk, February 13

2011

• Planting the seed for pension reform – by Neil Faba, Benefits Canada, December 16
• SPP – Canada’s Existing PRPP (Page 15) – by Daniela DiStefano, Benefits and Pensions Monitor, December
• A pension solution for your business – IBAS Saskatchewan Broker, Winter
• Pooled Pension Plans (Page 21)- By Flavian Pinto, CGA, CGAs of Ontario,  August/September

2010

• Is this small pension plan Canada’s best kept secret? – By Sheryl Smolkin, Moneyville – Toronto Star, December 20