1. Life expectancy was 64 in 1941
Old Age Security pensions were only payable at age 65. So, the government expected you to die before you could even draw a single payment for your retirement.
2. Understand your tax liabilities
Consumer tax index has increased well over 2,200% since 1961, far outpacing the cost of living like food, clothes, and even the average income. The average Canadian only takes home less than half of what they earn.
3. Retirement priorities
It all starts with a written plan, but do you know which strategies are the best to retire by design? Almost half of Canadians outlive their retirement and continue working beyond age 66.