Retirement

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Engage older workers to boost the economy: report

Canada needs to reduce barriers to employing older workers as the aging population grows, a report from PwC says. Canada ranked 16 out of 34 OECD countries in PwC’s Golden Age Index, a weighted average of seven measures for workers aged 55-69, including employment rate, training and earnings. Canadians over 65 will make up nearly […]

By Staff |December 13, 2017

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Seniors financially supporting younger generations: survey

It’s not uncommon for seniors to help their children and grandchildren with paying down debt, making down payments, and covering the cost of education and childcare, a survey from HomEquity Bank says. The survey was conducted in late October at the Toronto Zoomer Show. Roughly one-fifth of the 682 respondents said they’ve provided one-time financial […]

By Staff |December 11, 2017

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Young adults motivated to save, but need help

Though most clients need help saving for retirement, those aged 34 to 40 are particularly vulnerable to life getting in the way of those plans, finds a TD survey. In fact, 74% of respondents say they’d like to save more, but everyday financial obligations take precedence. Read: Canadians aren’t making saving a priority: survey Common […]

By Staff |December 4, 2017

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Lack of savings could delay retirement indefinitely, study finds Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Lack of savings could delay retirement indefinitely, study finds

Canadian investors know they're not saving enough

By Staff |December 1, 2017

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