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Reaching Your CPP Contribution Maximum: What Workers Need to Know

  Understanding when you’ve hit the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) maximum contribution for the year can save you confusion—and help you make sense of your paycheques as the year goes on. The CPP is designed with an annual limit, meaning once you’ve contributed the maximum required amount, no further CPP deductions should come off your income for the rest of that calendar year. How CPP Contributions Work CPP contributions are based on: Your employment income The year’s maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE) The CPP contribution rate Each year, the federal government sets: A maximum amount of income on which CPP contributions apply (the YMPE) The maximum total contribution you and your employer must make Once your income reaches that threshold, your contributions stop automatically. How to Know You’ve Reached the Maximum Here are the simplest ways to tell: Check your pay stub Your pay stub shows year‑to‑date CPP contributions. Compare this number to the annual maximum ...

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Almond Cookies


With their chewy texture, rich almond flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness, almond cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or a cozy coffee break.


Ingredients

3 large egg whites

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup granulated sugar

2½ cups almond flour

About 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for rolling)


instructions

1. Whisk egg whites, salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract until frothy.

2. Add granulated sugar and whisk until combined.

3. Stir in almond flour until the dough comes together.

4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

5. Roll dough into balls, coat with confectioners’ sugar, and place on baking sheets.

6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until puffed with a crinkled appearance.

7. Let cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.




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