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The Real Risks of Retirement – and How the Cost of Ageing Calculator Can Help

Canadians are living longer than ever before, and retirement costs can change significantly over time. At the same time, the costs of later life — especially care and support — are increasingly falling on individuals and families.

Without a clear picture of these costs, how can anyone know if they’re prepared for retirement?

Through an engaging dialogue with renowned finance columnist Rob Carrick, this webinar will explain how the NIA’s newly launched Cost of Ageing (COA) Calculator can help.

Developed by Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Director of Financial Security Research, and He Chen, Senior Researcher, at the NIA, the COA Calculator is a first-of-its-kind Canadian online retirement planning tool, providing credible, evidence-based estimates of the costs associated with ageing in Canada.

You’ll get a fresh perspective on the challenges and financial realities of retirement — and how the COA Calculator can help you better understand the risks — so you can plan more effectively for your future.

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