Top Stories in Retirement

More U.S. not-for-profit employees participating in retirement savings plans: survey

Despite the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the U.S. not-for-profit sector in 2020, employees participated in 403(b) retirement plans at the highest level since tracking began…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2021 October 19, 2021
  • 09:00

Toronto seafood market engaging employees with profit-sharing plan, health benefits

A Toronto-based seafood market is using its benefits and compensation offerings to engage employees in an industry hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic. David…

2021 Top 50 DC Plans Report: Refreshing pension plans to boost engagement, outcomes

While renovation shows on television tend to take a sledgehammer to every surface in a house for dramatic effect, there’s another way. Defined contribution pension…

Helping employees understand the benefits of delaying CPP/QPP

The old adage “good things come to those who wait” is especially true of Canada and Quebec Pension Plan benefits. A $1,000 monthly CPP/QPP benefit…

Canadians’ financial well-being up slightly, focus on retirement growing: survey

Canadians reported slightly higher levels of financial well-being in the summer of 2021, with many focusing on saving for retirement, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
  • 09:00

A quarter of Canadians delaying retirement due to pandemic: survey

Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of working Canadians say the coronavirus pandemic has delayed their — or their spouse’s — timeline to retirement, according…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
  • 15:00
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Financial stress affecting workplace motivation: survey

When employees are financially stressed, they’re distracted and less productive at work and more likely to leave their jobs, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
  • 09:00

New surveys highlight discrepancies in retirement readiness

About a third (36 per cent) of working Canadians and 21 per cent of retirees aren’t confident how much money their retirement income sources will provide…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2021 September 27, 2021
  • 09:00

How Poland’s new DC program was designed using behavioural science

Like many other countries around the world, Poland’s aging population is increasingly highlighting the topic of retirement savings. “Each year, the number of pensioners increase…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 17, 2021 September 16, 2021
  • 08:53
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Income inequality reducing retirement security in U.S.: report

Income inequality in the U.S. is contributing to the growth of financial insecurity in retirement, exacerbated by a shift from pensions to individual 401(k) savings…

  • By: Staff
  • September 8, 2021 September 7, 2021
  • 09:00
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Financial education offerings may help close pension gender gap

With many women at risk of outliving their retirement savings, employers can help by educating female employees about their investment options, says Michelle Connell, a…

Canadian near-retirees expect to outlive savings, postpone retirement, finds survey

A fifth (21 per cent) of Canadians who are nearing retirement with more than $100,000 in investable assets said they expect to outlast their savings…

  • By: Staff
  • August 26, 2021 August 26, 2021
  • 15:00
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Ontario Medical Association introducing new pension annuity offering

The Ontario Medical Association is helping its members save for retirement with a new guaranteed lifetime income annuity. Kayte Fredrickson, vice-president of insurance for the…