Retirement planning

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2025 retirement insights: The appeal of early retirement persists

For three years, RTOERO’s Future Retirees Survey respondents have shared that they are considering early retirement, yet they are not ready to stop working. More […]

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Future retirees: To retire or not to retire?

Many education sector workers in Canada may feel ready to retire from their current roles. Still, they are not ready to stop working, according to […]

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How to make tax time more manageable in retirement

It’s that time of year – days are getting longer. Maple syrup season is upon us. And we’re getting ready to file our taxes. Doing […]

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Final year: Month-by-month retirement planning task list

If you’re planning to retire this year, then this article is for you. We’ve broken down the tasks covered in our blog post about everything […]

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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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Time to retire from driving? Considerations and steps

Driving is a symbol of freedom and independence. You can go where you want when you want. And Canada is one of the most car-dependent […]

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3 Canadian retirement planning spreadsheets you need

With all the information and advice out there about financial planning for retirement, it’s unsurprising if it feels a bit stressful. How do you know […]

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Retirement income: sustaining your finances in retirement

Retirement income – if you’re 60+ in Canada, this topic is probably top-of-mind. And we hope it’s on your radar if you’re younger. It’s never […]

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Self-care for retiring education workers: How to do it and why

Retirement is an ideal time to design and implement or update your self-care system—it’s a time in life when your ultimate goal can be to […]

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2022 Future retirees report – Retirement planning in a pandemic

Retirement—what once conjured stereotypical images of slowing down has been redefined as a time for growth and potential. RTOERO has been supporting retirees from Canada’s […]