Retirement planning

Close up of two people at a desk reviewing important documents. Only their arms and torsos are visible and there are papers and a laptop in front of them.
How to create an inventory of important documents and contacts

An inventory of essential documents is valuable to you and will be helpful to your family, your power of attorney, your executor and your lawyer. […]

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Do I need health insurance for prescriptions when I retire?

If you’re shopping around for insurance options for retirement, one of the items you may have looked into is coverage for prescription drugs. Here are […]

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Plan for retirement in Canada: What you need to know

Retirement is a significant milestone and can feel like a huge transition after decades of going to work every day. All the steps involved with […]

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Insurance plans for retirement: What to compare (+ printable checklist!)

Choosing your insurance plan for retirement is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you prepare for retirement. When you retire from the […]

RTOERO CEO Jim Grieve standing in front of a whiteboard with five tips for giving a retirement speech written on it
5 tips for giving an amazing retirement speech

RTOERO CEO and award-winning communicator Jim Grieve has delivered hundreds of speeches through the years and has attended many retirement events. In this short video, […]

A woman is smiling and holding a bouquet of red balloons. She is ready to celebrate her retirement.
5 signs you’re ready to retire

One definition of retirement is to withdraw from working life. While you may stop payed work, retirement isn’t about withdrawing. It’s a time to unleash […]

 
What does the Ontario Drug Benefit program cover when you turn 65? Jim Grieve shares the scoop

RTOERO Executive Director Jim Grieve explains what’s covered (and what’s not covered) by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program when you turn 65. Hint: it’s […]

older man sits at a computer researching affordability of retirement.
Can you afford to retire? How to get your finances retirement-ready

It’s never too late to make smart financial decisions for retirement. That’s true even – sometimes especially – in the last five years before leaving […]