One of every two Canadians (46%) 50 years old or more lack confidence in Canada's pension system
A recent survey conducted by TNS Canadian Facts reveals that almost one of every two Canadians (46%) 50 years old or more say they are not confident that Canada’s current system of pensions and retirement savings, including employer pensions, [...]
Fend off those winter blues
Whether or not you subscribe to a claim that the most depressing day of the year occurs on the third Monday of January, it’s not a bad time to take stock and address the winter blues if you’re feeling down, experts say.
The designation was actually cooked up in 2005 as [...]
Nearly all Canadians (90 per cent) feel they will have enough income to cover their necessities in retirement but only one-in-four Canadians (25 per cent) feel they will have enough money to fulfill their retirement dreams, according to a recent survey.
The survey found that most retired Canadians (75 per cent) didn’t know how much [...]
Russell & Rita Hall
Russell and Rita Hall of Norwich couldn’t be more excited after collecting a $7.1 MILLION LOTTO 6/49 jackpot from the January 9, 2010draw. “After an unlucky streak, we decided to buy a 649 ticket to test our luck.” Russell said. “We never expected to win this much… this is a once in a life time experience,” Rita [...]
Despite all the emphasis that’s been placed on retirement planning, there are very few studies that look at retirees today. However, these people are a wealth of information for future retirees, both from a financial and a social standpoint. Desjardins Financial Security’s 2009 Rethink Retirement(TM) survey asked more than 400 retired Canadians about life in [...]
A third of Canadian workers say they don’t expect to retire from work until after the age of 65 while less than half believe they will have sufficient savings to retire comfortably, according to the latest release of the Kelly Global Workforce Index.
The survey, by global recruitment firm Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), found [...]
Alberta’s new long-term care plan, announced today (15 Dec 08) , includes more services to help seniors and people with disabilities remain in their own homes. Public consultations showed that most Albertans want to keep their independence as long as possible, said Health and Wellness Minister Ron Liepert said on Monday.
As a result, the province will [...]
Canada’s rural population is aging faster than its urban population in terms of the share of senior citizens. Between 1996 and 2006, the number of rural seniors increased by 19%, compared with 23% for their urban counterparts.
However, because of the migration of younger people to urban areas, the share of the rural population that was senior (aged 65 and older) increased by 2.1 percentage points, [...]
Have you ever returned from a trip anxious to share your stories and pictures with family members, only to be disappointed as you’re going through them? It’s a common occurrence; photos don’t always capture the true essence of your experience.
So what’s the best way to truly share your travel excursions with family? Take them with [...]
Given the current economic climate, cutting back has become a way of life for many North Americans. Retirees, in particular, are looking at ways to stretch the shrinking dollars in their portfolios. Common techniques for reducing expenditures include eating out less, incorporating energy-saving devices and routines in the home and eliminating or curtailing such things [...]
