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Retirement planning
Learn how to manage your money wisely so you can make the most
of your retirement years.
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You have lots of choices – and lots of big decisions – to make when you retire. Learn how to manage your money wisely so you can make the most of your retirement years.


How do I save for retirement?

Chapter 1:
How do I start saving for retirement?
Chapter 2:
What are the four common ways people save for retirement?
Chapter 3:
How can I save on taxes while I save for retirement?
Chapter 4:
How does when I start affect my retirement savings?
Chapter 5:
How do I balance retirement savings with other goals?

Do I have enough money to retire?

Chapter 1:
What will I live on when I retire?
Chapter 2:
How will my costs change after I retire?
Chapter 3:
How much money will I need when I retire?
Chapter 4:
How much income will I have when I retire?
Chapter 5:
How do I get enough money to retire?

How do I get enough money to live on in retirement?

Chapter 1:
How can I save money or get more income after I retire?
Chapter 2:
How can I spend less after I retire?
Chapter 3:
What should I think about as I plan my retirement spending?
Chapter 4:
How can I keep my savings growing during retirement?
Chapter 5:
How can moving help my money go further?

How can I create a steady income after I retire?

Chapter 1:
Besides my pension, how do I get a steady income after I retire?
Chapter 2:
How do I fill in the gaps in my income after I retire?
Chapter 3:
How do I invest my unsheltered retirement savings for income?
Chapter 4:
How will taxes affect my income after I retire?
Chapter 5:
How can I get through tough financial times after I retire?

What will life be like after the kids leave home?

Chapter 1:
How will life change after the kids leave home?
Chapter 2:
Will my costs change once the kids leave home?
Chapter 3:
What should I do with extra money once the kids leave home?
Chapter 4:
How do I start my retirement planning once the kids leave home?
Chapter 5:
How will my financial plans change after the kids leave home?

What will life be like in retirement?

Chapter 1:
How can I enjoy retiring without spending a lot?
Chapter 2:
How can staying active and healthy after I retire help me financially?
Chapter 3:
How will sickness change my life after I retire?
Chapter 4:
Where can I learn more about life after retirement?

How do I get ready for retirement?

Chapter 1:
What do I need to think about as I get ready to retire?
Chapter 2:
What steps do I need to take to get ready to retire?
Chapter 3:
What do I need to do in the year before I retire?
Chapter 4:
What do I need to do about insurance and taxes when I retire?
Chapter 5:
How do I put my estate plans in order before I retire?

How do I turn the money in my Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) into income?

Chapter 1:
How do I get income from my RRSP savings?
Chapter 2:
What steps do I take to get income from my RRSP?
Chapter 3:
What do I do with the money in my retirement income fund?
Chapter 4:
Do I want income, safety, or growth from my retirement savings?
Chapter 5:
Can I buy both an annuity and a retirement income fund?

What money issues will I have if I go south for the winter?

Chapter 1:
What are the top money dangers if I spend winter outside Canada?
Chapter 2:
What do I do about my finances if I leave Canada for the winter?
Chapter 3:
How can I protect my money from changes in the Canadian dollar?
Chapter 4:
Should I retire permanently outside Canada?
Chapter 5:
Will there be taxes on US property in my estate?
Visit the RRSP, Pensions, RRIFs and Annuities and Tax-free Savings Accounts sections for more information.

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