More than a third of employees eligible for matching employer contributions are not contributing anything at all
Canadians are more likely to fund their own retirements than most others
Savings feel more immediate and tangible to the customer: study
Decision making becoming more complex for couples
Increased cost-sharing, reductions in medical coverage likely
Confidence in reaching retirement goals stronger in the West
Canada among world’s top savers
Pension plans account for 63% of assets
But there is a significant gap between investors’ attitudes towards retirement planning and their financial goals
Most begin saving at age 25