Reference no: EM132792234

Problem 1) Walter and Beatrice have been married for 36 years. Walter works at an automobile parts manufacturer; Beatrice has not been in the workforce since she got married. In April of next year, Walter will turn 63 years of age. What statement concerning the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is FALSE?

a) If Walter were to retire on his 63rd birthday, his monthly pension will be 88% of the pension he would be entitled to receive had he deferred collecting his CPP benefits until age 65.

b) If Walter and Beatrice were to divorce later this year, it would be mandatory for Walter to split his CPP pension credits with Beatrice based on their 36-year marriage.

c) Assume Walter retires immediately and begins collecting his CPP retirement benefit. If next year he returns to work on a part-time basis and earns $600 per month, even though he has no longer substantially ceased working, his CPP retirement benefits will nevertheless continue unaffected.

d) If Walter defers retirement and opts to continue working, he will not be required to make CPP contributions beyond age 70.