WHEN DECIDING WHERE TO LIVE IN RETIREMENT, CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL IMPLICATIONS. When we think about retirement, we often think of the early years, when we are more likely to be in relatively good health. We may not want to think about the later retirement years, when we may experience more health complications or not be able to live independently. Thinking about your housing situation and what changes may occur throughout your retirement is an important part of y

GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT RETIREMENT LOOKS LIKE FOR CANADIANS WITH THESE KEY STATS. Your retirement will look a lot different than your parents’ retirement. In fact, your retirement will probably look different than everyone else’s because your lifestyle and goals are unique to you. There are, however, some major retirement trends unfolding. And getting a better understanding of these changes will help you plan for your retirement. 1. We are not on track 46% of Cana

STRATEGIES TO FUND A COMFORTABLE RETIREMENT. Canadians are living longer and that means they’re spending more time in retirement. The average woman retiring at age 65 today can expect to live another 22 years, while a 65-year-old man can expect to live another 19 years.1 To see if you’ll be able to finance the retirement you want, ask yourself these three questions: 1. What will my sources of income be? Most of us will rely primarily on three sources of retirement income: gov

BETTER TO START NOW THAN NOT AT ALL. Most industry experts will tell you the earlier you start saving, the better. While that adage still holds true, it’s also good to remember one of our favourites – Better late than never! It doesn’t matter how old you are, the important thing is to start saving now. Saving can help you develop smart habits and give your money more time to grow. By getting started now, you may accumulate more than you think and be able to reach your goals,