Retirement Today > Winter 2011

Retirement Today Financial strategies for retired Canadians

Get ready, here it comes

You’re in the home stretch. After years of working, carefully planning, saving and investing, retirement is now in sight. But there are some critical decisions at hand that could affect your retirement lifestyle.

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Keys to living comfortably in retirement – No matter where you are

The kids are grown, the grandchildren are coming along, and soon you’ll reap the rewards of your lifetime of work. You will retire. Even though you’ve planned for this major change in your life, there are still important decisions to make – including where you’ll spend your retirement years.

For any investor, there's equity in equities

If you’re feeling a little uncertain about what’s best for your money these days, it’s not surprising. Well intentioned advice is everywhere, whether or not you ask for it. On the radio, in the newspaper, from your co-workers, and colleagues. Perhaps from even your parents or grandparents.

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Client Account View offers convenient, password protected access to account information online. Using the Site, you will be able to view and print up-to-date account values, recent transactions, and transactions for a historical period of up to 18 months.

This newsletter, specifically written and published by Investors Group, is presented as a general source of information only, and is not intended as a solicitation to buy or sell specific investments, nor is it intended to provide legal advice. Clients should discuss their situation with their Consultant for advice based on their specific circumstances.

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