Categories
Brandon Blog Post

RETIREMENT SECURITY STARTS AT HOME CANADA

retirement security starts at home

Retirement security starts at home: Introduction

Retirement’s a hot topic these days, but most people don’t get it that retirement security starts at home. Will we be financially able to retire? How can we fund a retirement that may last 30+ years? How much money will we need to retire? Is there such thing as retirement security?

Thank you for reading our Brandon's Blog. Check out our AI insolvency bot on this page and don't forget to subscribe!

Retirement security starts at home: Global Retirement Index

The latest Global Retirement Index delivered good news and bad news for Canadians. The good news is that when comparing the state of retirement security in 43 countries around the world, Canada ranked 10th, up from 12th last year. In case you’re wondering what countries were in the top three spots, they were Norway, Switzerland and Iceland. Our neighbour to the south, the U.S. ranked 14th.

Retirement security starts at home: How long will my savings last in retirement

Canadians are asking themselves “how long will my savings last in retirement”. The bad news is that Canadians are underestimating how much they should be saving for retirement.

  • 72% of Canadians surveyed identified retirement saving as their highest financial priority, however many believed they would need to replace only 60% of their income after retirement. Planning professionals typically work on the assumption that you need to replace 75-85%.
  • Canadians reported setting aside an average of 10.5% of their annual income for retirement. The international average is 12.2%.
  • Only 55% of Canadians take part in workplace-based savings programs.

The reality is that many Canadians are underestimating how long they’ll need their savings to last. It’s not uncommon for Canadians to live well into their 90s and some will even reach 100. This means that you may be funding a 30+ year retirement. For many Canadians there will be no such thing as a retirement security plan.

Retirement security starts at home: Do you have too much debt to think of retirement savings?

So as you can see, it really is true that retirement security begins at home. You can’t have a secure retirement if your house is full of debt. If you’re struggling with debt, now is the time to see a professional trustee. We can help you free yourself from debt, so that you can start saving for your retirement. Contact the Ira Smith Team today so that Starting Over, Starting Now you can work towards retirement security.

credit karma canada

 

By Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith is a licensed insolvency trustee and Senior Vice-President of Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. The firm deals with both individuals and companies facing financial challenges in restructuring, consumer proposals, proposals, receivership and bankruptcy.

They are known for not only their skills in dealing with practical solutions for individuals and companies facing financial challenges, but also for producing results for their clients with realistic choices for practical decision-making. The stress is removed and their clients feel back in control. They do get through their financial challenges and are able to start over, gaining back their former quality of life.

Call a Trustee Now!