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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 8 MIN

20% Not Ready For Retirement in Canada! - Here's Why You're Different

from AskTMFG The Podcast · host asktmfg

In this episode of the AskTMFG Podcast, Financial Advisors Carlo Cansino and John Iaconetti dig into a striking statistic: 1 in 5 Canadians have NO retirement plan whatsoever. The conversation explores what the latest data reveals about retirement readiness in Canada, why RRSP contributions are falling sharply (especially among younger Canadians), and how rising costs, debt, and stagnant wages are pushing retirement planning down the road. They also break down the gaps in confidence across generations and genders, why piecemeal advice from family and friends often leads to missed opportunities, and the five steps to building a smart, intentional retirement strategy that balances today's needs with tomorrow's goals. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-_D-90zWSA  Question for our listeners: Do you have a retirement plan in place, or are you still figuring out where to start? 👉 If you'd like help building a strategy tailored to your situation, we're offering a complimentary portfolio analysis: https://tmfg.ca/portfolio-analysis/ Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn: The McClelland Financial Group  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmfg.ca  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themcclellandfinancialgroup_/

In this episode of the AskTMFG Podcast, Financial Advisors Carlo Cansino and John Iaconetti dig into a striking statistic: 1 in 5 Canadians have NO retirement plan whatsoever. The conversation explores what the latest data reveals about retirement readiness in Canada, why RRSP contributions are falling sharply (especially among younger Canadians), and how rising costs, debt, and stagnant wages are pushing retirement planning down the road. They also break down the gaps in confidence across generations and genders, why piecemeal advice from family and friends often leads to missed opportunities, and the five steps to building a smart, intentional retirement strategy that balances today's needs with tomorrow's goals. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-_D-90zWSA  Question for our listeners: Do you have a retirement plan in place, or are you still figuring out where to start? 👉 If you'd like help building a strategy tailored to your situation, we're offering a complimentary portfolio analysis: https://tmfg.ca/portfolio-analysis/ Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn: The McClelland Financial Group  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmfg.ca  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themcclellandfinancialgroup_/

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