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Being a person who hates to be in debt and who has always strived to pay off mortgages as quickly as I could, I am amazed how much financial institutions will lend people. A 67 year old friend of...

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread. I've been following it since it started and it's gratifying to know that others think the same as I do. In my world I'm an anomaly since...

I've been with Achieva since its inception many years ago. I have no complaints and recommend this on-line credit union. If you have any specific questions, please ask.

Karen, www.retirementadvisor.ca has the RRIF calculator that you are looking for.

Financial Services, I couldn't get into the retirement calculator that you posted.

Harold, why haven't you applied to become a Federal Government civil servant?

SheaButters, I don't know what you mean when you say that Winnipeg is terrible. I live there too and am reluctant to move elsewhere. I've gotten lots of great deals at Costco when they've been on...

Karen, try the post-retirement RRIF calculator at www.retirementadvisor.ca. There are lots of great calculators on this site.

Spudd, are you certain that you can retire at 55, leave your pension in the plan until age 60 and then receive the benefit of an unreduced pension? (Which you weren't entitled to at age 55).
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Within 5 years for me too with 37 years under my belt if I stay that long. I'm kind of afraid though because a friend of mine retired last June at the age of 65 and is now bored and in need of...

You could take a quick look for wallets at www.theshoppingchannel.com. Soprano makes reasonably priced leather wallets and may have something you like. Just search for wallets and every wallet sold...

I'm 56 with a net income of $43,000. No debts and have a grown child living on her own. I live on a budget that allows me to save between $13,000 to $15,000 per year as long as my home does not...

I've had my same job with same employer for almost 33 years. I have no downtime at all during the day - just run from crisis to crisis. I'm pooped and am considering retiring in 3 years when I'm...

I was happy to see figures directed toward a person on his own for a change. It seems that everything I read is meant for couples. Couples have so many financial advantages that aren't available to...

Thanks Steve. I always enjoy when you pop into a thread and share your knowledge with us.

Steve, is the $46,000 figure before or after taxes? If it's net income it would be more than I net now so would provide me with a very nice life indeed.