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7 pro travel tips average travellers may not know

Retired or not, travel is a popular activity. Whether travelling in Canada or overseas, getting help from a travel expert can make the experience more […]

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What attracts volunteers? RTOERO survey highlights desire to make a difference, use and learn skills, and build social interactions 

For the good of its communities and organizations, Canada needs a deep culture of volunteering. That spirit is strong within RTOERO, according to a new […]

Travel insurance for Canadians: Questions and answers 
Travel insurance for Canadians: Questions and answers 

Insurance can be a mystifying topic, and travel insurance is no exception. We’ve developed this Q&A on travel insurance for Canadians based on the questions […]

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Future retirees: Education workers eyeing career changes, opportunities in retirement

More than half of Canada’s classroom educators and administrators, within five years of retirement, plan to continue working full- or part-time once they retire. More […]

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Webinar: Social purpose and philanthropy

The RTOERO Foundation welcomed Betty-Anne Howard in November 2022 for a conversation about what it means to have purpose in our lives and why this […]

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Gift giving to grandkids: Go beyond plastic toys

Giving gifts to grandkids can bring a lot of joy. It’s fun to shop for children and watching their reaction to the gift is exciting. […]

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5 conversations to have before you retire

Like other significant life changes (marriage, childbirth, relocation), there are things to do to prepare for retirement—and some meaningful conversations to have before the big […]

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5 retirement messages for colleagues

It can be hard to know where to start when writing retirement messages for colleagues. Maybe you’ve been asked to give a toast about a […]

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20 clever quotations about retirement

Whether you’re writing a retirement speech or just looking for a little inspiration for your retirement planning, it can be helpful to start by reviewing […]

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What is your retirement personality?

When you think of your retired self, what do you imagine? Our members often share that retirement provides the time to dive headfirst into something […]