Skip to main content
Home

Retiring soon or living in retirement

Get the guidance you need as you approach retirement, enter into it, or live it every day.

Retirement—can you believe it?

Whether you’re gearing up for it, shifting into it, or finally putting your foot on the brake, you’re in the driver’s seat. Let us help you navigate.

Partnering with an expert may help you cross the retirement finish line feeling like a winner

An elderly couple walking on a beach

Something to think about

Circular arrow signifying the importance of revisiting the goal

Revisit your goals

Piggy bank icon indicating the importance of creating retirement budget

Create a retirement budget

Equalizer icon indicating working on estate planning

Work on your estate plan

Lending hand icon signifying the importance of financial well-being

Invest in your well-being

Magnifying glass icon highlighting the different retirement income sources

Get to know your retirement income sources

Advisor icon signifying the importance of financial advice

Get expert financial advice

Your countdown to retirement

Time before retirement

Actions

5+ years to go
  • Set short-term targets for long-term goals
  • Pay down mortgage and other debt
  • Stay healthy—sleep more, eat right, exercise

2–5 years
  • Think about where you’ll want to live
  • Look into health and life insurance
  • Create your budget (with an emergency fund!)

12–18 months
  • Plan for more free time
  • Revisit your goals
  • If you haven’t already, talk to an advisor to create or revise your plan
  • Consider consolidating your savings

6 months to go
  • Update your estate plan
  • Apply for government income programs
  • Look into opening an RRIF/LIF
Living in retirement
  • Take time to explore the change and the feelings that come with it
  • Learn something new, teach or mentor others
  • Consider working part time or volunteering
  • Connect with loved ones and your community
An elderly couple smiling together

Do you know where your retirement income will come from?

Just because you’ve stopped working doesn’t mean your money has to. Find out how you can invest your savings to provide a steady stream of income so you can enjoy your retirement years to the fullest.

Explore group retirement income plans

Estimate your retirement income

Find out how long a certain amount of money in a certain kind of retirement income plan is likely to last.

Try our retirement income calculator
An image of a animated calculator

A few good reads

An elderly couple clicking a selfie

November 7, 2022

How much money do you need to retire in Canada?

Answer five questions to start picturing your retirement and how much you’ll need to save.
Read the viewpoint
Image of a hot air balloon

November 7, 2022

Protecting your Retirement Savings: Strategies to Combat Inflation's Impact

Over time, prices tend to go up—which is called inflation. When you’re trying to figure out how much to save for retirement, you’ll need to account for inflation.
Read the viewpoint
A woman analyzing on a call with an advisor

November 7, 2022

What to know before meeting with a financial advisor

Financial advisors can help you get your budget in order, make smart investments, or plan for retirement more confidently. If you plan to work with a financial advisor, knowing what to expect when you meet for the first time can help you get the most out of the experience.
Read the viewpoint