Retirement Planning

Why one woman retired early instead of moving back to the city after the pandemic. Plus, how long will you live? Retirement saving is about more than crunching numbers

After being told Freedom 55 was out of reach, this retiree changed his financial trajectory and retired at 51

A retired investor asks: Should I dump my adviser to save on fees?

Stop treating your home as an investment, a nest egg and a retirement plan. It’s just a place to live

Can Lynn, 38, and Wyatt, 31, afford to move their family to a better school district?

Smith says an Alberta pension plan estimate from the feds will spur hard questions

Downsizing to an upgraded basement

Why many Canadians have a ‘gambler’s mentality’ toward CPP benefits. Plus, the maximum CPP pension future retirees could get is about to start changing

So you think you can beat the CPP with your investing

Can Al, 61, and Kate, 57, increase their retirement spending and still leave a sizeable estate?

Are Leonard and Gwen’s retirement savings too reliant on a single stock?

Can Sal, 69, and Carla, 65, retire and still meet their after-tax spending goal?

Can Moira, 51 and a teacher, retire within seven years?

Can Kai and Sandra get back on track after five years living on a financial ‘shoestring’?

Can Clive and Clara, 65, meet their retirement goals after he was laid off?

Do Larry and Brandy, 64, need to sell their home or cottage to afford retirement?

Can John, 62, overcome his fear of ‘harvesting’ his wealth?

Can Judy, 62, afford to join Charles, 64, in retirement this summer?

Can Lisa, 68, afford to take her kids on a big trip and help them buy homes?

How this retired military member built up an $883,500 TFSA that generates $11,000 a month in tax-free income