Living in retirement

Do pet owners live longer?

February 16, 2018

Many studies show retirees who own pets tend to live longer. But there are important factors to consider before bringing a pet into your home.

Hoping to become a snowbird in retirement?

August 06, 2015

If your retirement dream is to head south for the winter, here’s what you need to know before you go.

Here’s the question I dread most, now I’m retired

August 20, 2013

It’s easier for working people than retired people to provide a satisfactory answer when asked, “What do you do?”

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Tools & calculators

RRSP calculator

This tool will help you see how changing what you put in your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) can affect your retirement savings. It will also show you what would happen if you took money out before you retire.

Life expectancy calculator

Use this calculator to estimate how long you might live and to see what you can do to live a longer, healthier life – now and in retirement.

Critical illness calculator

A serious illness can cost you a lot more than what your government health plan will pay for, once you factor in things like lost income, health-care expenses and other costs.

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