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You must close your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) in the year you turn 71. You can withdraw your RRSP savings in cash, convert your RRSP to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or buy an annuity. Here is how RRSPs work. This article describes in more detail, how you can get income from your RRSP.

Speak to a financial advisor or tax professional for advice about the options that work best for your retirement plan.