Plain-language answers to the retirement questions that actually keep Calgarians up, from the money to the lifestyle. No jargon, no hype.
The number · 8 min read
The fear under all the others, answered plainly. A simple way to size your number without a 40 page plan, and why the honest answer is smaller than the scary headlines.
Income · 9 min read
Saving for retirement is one skill. Spending your savings without running out is a completely different one. RRIFs, the 4% idea, and sequence risk in plain language.
Government benefits · 7 min read
Take it at 60 or wait until 70? The delay is worth more than most people realize, and the right answer depends on a couple of simple questions about you.
Health · 7 min read
The wildcard that scares retirees most. Real Alberta numbers for home care, assisted living, and long-term care, and how to plan for it without fear.
Lifestyle · 6 min read
Retirement is more than money. The identity shift, the loss of routine, and the couples who retire into conflict. The emotional side almost nobody plans for.