Life Planning

While financial considerations are key when planning for retirement, so is the creation of a personal retirement vision. Whether you want to perfect your golf swing, spend more time with your family or run a bed and breakfast when you retire, you’re more likely to make it happen if you establish a life plan first.

The articles, case studies, tools and other resources below are designed to help you start thinking about a vision for your retirement. Already have one? Congratulations! Now is the perfect time to explore Financial Considerations. impacting your future

Featured Resources: Define Your Path Learn more about the Define Your Path book, designed to help you develop a clear vision for your future. Impact of Demographics on Retirement [13:53] Learn about the impact longevity is having on retirement. Preparing to Retire What will retirement look like for Jack, 58, and Sandra, 57? Retirement Redefined For many, retirement is a time for discovery, creativity and the exploration of choices.

More on Life Planning: Podcasts Life Planning with Barb Nicholson [8:44] Pamela Wallin speaks with personal coach, Barb Nicholson. Staying Happy Together During Retirement [15:42] Pamela Wallin speaks to Karen Hirscheimer, a Toronto psychotherapist, about some of the obstacles couples can face as they head into retirement. Starting a Career in the Classroom [12:47] The growing trend of boomers returning to the classroom – as teachers. Getting to the Head of the Class [16:52] Find out what baby boomers can expect as they head back to school, both in the classroom and at home. The Secret to John Stanton's Success [16:52] Best-selling author and founder of The Running Room shares how and why he turned his life around. Case Studies Facing the Future on Her Own Recently widowed, Margaret, 67, must reevaluate her plans for the future. Refusing to Quit For Gavin, 64, retirement may include the launch of a brand new business. Unprepared and Confident The Blanchards may be optimistic about the future, but are they prepared? Comfortable and Concerned Can Margaret support her boys without compromise to her own future? Comfortable and Confident With a net worth of well over $1 million, the Nirmals must still think through their future. Articles Ten Principles of Estate Planning From consulting with your family to selecting an executor, this article walks you through the steps. FAQs How will a more dynamic retirement change my planning strategy? How can my partner and I plan our retirement dreams but still keep track of unforeseen circumstances? How can I go about assessing how prepared I am for retirement? Third-Party Links Chang School of Education - Ryerson University A series of courses oriented towards later-life learning. Everything from performing arts to computer training. Moving abroad For those who finally have time to rediscover the travel bug. International real estate listings, yacht and boat classifieds, online books and links and more. AIR MILES Retirement planning isn't just about RRSPs. Plan for adventure while making everyday purchases. Adventure Travel for 50+ Experience a world of exotic travel designed for any price, locale or level of activity. Adventure Trips (includes packages for families and seniors) An extensive and exciting range of trips for seniors or families. Relax on a beach or take a trip to space camp. Statistics Canada Study: New Frontiers of Research on Retirement