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Retirement fundamentals

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Published: Dec 17, 2021

Updated: Jan 12, 2026

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What every Canadian should know about retirement planning

Where do you start?

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Believe it or not, you’re already on your way to a comfortable retirement: you’ve taken an active interest in planning your financial future. In this guide you’ll learn how to figure out what you need for retirement, some of the basic rules-of-thumb about making a plan to meet those needs, and what accounts are available to help you save on taxes while saving for your future

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