Description: And in another poll, along comes the sobering news that many Canadians are carrying mortgages into retirement. Roughly 25% of those between 55 and 80 seem to have some form of debt.  A Toronto financial planner states “it suggests that a large percentage of the population either doesn’t think about retirement much or doesn’t think about it at all.” In other scary news for those heading towards retirement, roughly 25% of those between 20 and 64, and still in the workforce, were dipping into their retirement savings to help get through the present day.

Date: February 24, 2018

Source:  cbc.ca

Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canadians-retirement-debt-1.4547125

1) What did you think of this story? Does it surprise you?

2) Would you be interested in a career in personal financial planning

3) How soon after you graduate do you think you will start saving for retirement?