Retirement Income for Life: Getting More without Saving More (Third Edition)

(Paperback, 3rd Edition)

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Fred Vettese is the king of can-do retirement planning. Practical, clear advice from someone who knows what youre up against and has the answers. Rob Carrick, Globe and Mail

Canadas most trusted resource on retirement income is now updated for tumultuous times.

As the global economy faces uncertainty in the face of high inflation at levels not seen since the 1980s individuals in retirement or near to it are understandably anxious about their long term-prospects. Canadians need the tools to make better-informed choices to turn their retirement savings into retirement income for life.

This completely revised and updated third edition:

• Explains how higher interest rates and higher inflation present both new opportunities and new challenges to retirees
• Illustrates how the expansion of the CPP (which started in 2019) will affect upcoming retirees
• Examines the impact of inflation on the deferral of CPP and OAS pensions
• Explores whether life annuities are still relevant and asks whether there are better products on the market
• Provides a revamped retirement calculator

Actuary Frederick Vettese demystifies a complex and often frightening subject and provides practical, actionable advice. With over one thousand Canadians turning 65 every day, the cultivation of good decumulation practices the way in which you draw down assets in retirementhas become an urgent matter that no one can afford to ignore.

Reviews

Destined to become the bible of any new or near retiree. moneysense.ca on Retirement Income for Life, first edition
Im on the record saying that every Canadian retiree and soon-to-be retiree should read Retirement Income for Life by Fred Vettese. It offers five clear strategies for making the most of your accumulated savings and turning it into predictable, sustainable retirement income. Boomer & Echo on Retirement Income for Life, first edition
Must-read book for Canadians who are in retirement or who are preparing for retirement. Cut the Crap Investing on Retirement Income for Life, first edition
A great resource for Canadians who see retirement on the horizon and are beginning to wonder whether it is to be embraced or feared. PWL Capital on Retirement Income for Life, first edition

Author Bio

Frederick Vettese is the former Chief Actuary of Morneau Shepell (now TELUS Health). He has written hundreds of articles for The Globe and Mail and the National Post, plus four books on Canadian retirement issues. The third edition of Retirement Income for Life is targeted at savers who are retired or nearing retirement and want to turn their life savings into sustainable income. Frederick grew up in Toronto, where he continues to live with his wife, Michelle. He graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree before studying to become an actuary.