Show Notes
When should you start thinking about retirement? Who can you talk to and what steps can you take today and in the future? Just how much money should you be saving to retire comfortably? If you’re getting the right advice and asking the right questions, building a solid retirement plan might be easier than you think. Join our expert Lisa Hannam, Executive Editor of Moneysense.ca, as she gives you the facts about retirement, including what you can do now and in the future to better set yourself up to retire comfortably and just how much money you should be putting away. Additional resources:
CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy Resources The Role of Reverse Mortgages in Retirement Planning MoneySense.ca
Download transcript This episode is part of our podcast series focusing on retirement planning for Canadians at every stage of life and building the confidence needed to take on the money conversations we need to have. This episode is made possible by the generous support of our national development sponsor, Canada Life. The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information. This episode is made possible by the generous support of our national development sponsor, Canada Life.
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