Protecting your retirement funds from disaster is a critical part of retirement planning. That’s where insurance comes in. You want to make sure your plan can withstand an unexpected event. Typically, health scares are the culprits in disrupting a plan, but home and auto accidents can be major expenses, too. Find your insurance declaration pages.

Inflation has become a big part of our lives lately. You need help to quickly determine just how much of a bite inflation takes out of, or will take out of, your hard-earned money, especially when you need precise and tailored calculations.This Cheat Sheet summarizes some important factors to keep in mind when you're considering retirement plans like Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs).

Knowing how to build your 401(k) retirement plan, devising investment strategies, and making the most of your plan can all help to financially secure your path to retirement. During economic difficulties, you may be tempted to tap into your 401(k) funds, but most often, you're much better off financially if you can leave the funds alone.

When you’re ready to start setting aside (or withdrawing) money for your retirement — whenever that might be — take a look at the valuable benefits of each of these types of retirement plans. Consider investment recommendations including bundling, pre-tax contributions, and how life circumstances may change your opportunities.

No two retirement plans are completely alike. You may have heard that you’ll have a comfortable retirement if you save a certain amount of money by a certain age. “Just save a million bucks and you’re good,” such advice goes. But how long a million dollars will last in retirement is up to you, which you can figure out pretty easily.

Building a comfortable retirement is up to you. If you follow sound rules by saving as much as you can and maxing out your retirement accounts, your golden years will likely be pleasant.However, many perils can stand between you and a successful retirement. Some of these easily avoidable mistakes can severely injure your plans, resulting in the need to work longer than you expected or spend less than you’d hoped.