Flaherty to launch public consultations on pension reform
Aim is to sound out public opinion on the state of retirement income
- By: Julian Beltrame
- March 24, 2010 October 31, 2019
- 17:25
Aim is to sound out public opinion on the state of retirement income
Homebuyers feeling pressured to enter market sooner
Great-West Life launches new online calculator for group retirement savings plan members
Study provides Canadians with a "reality check" about the saving rates required to meet their retirement goals
Financial stability, parenthood and buying a new home listed as top priorities
Mortgage decisions should be considered within the context of a financial plan
Presentations educate clients, simplify the planning experience
Complimentary program will help members make informed financial decisions
Up to 60% of retirement income can be generated during retirement: Russell
Only one-third of workers in the province are members of workplace pensions
Advisors can help parents maximize tax savings
Software helps advisors optimize retirement income sustainability for clients
One-quarter expect their home to be their primary source of income when they retire
80% of respondents said they found their advisor helpful or very helpful
Launches two-day seminar program, Destination Retirement
Almost two-thirds say they didn’t have enough money to make a contribution
More employees maximizing their DC pension plan contributions
Survey finds strong support for reforms
Paying down debt as popular as saving or investing
Highest life expectancy in B.C.
New tool prepares Canadians to talk with advisors
More than half don’t think they’re on the right track
Advisors play a critical role in ensuring clients make responsible financial decisions
Deciding when to retire is a personal choice: survey