7 Signs You’re Ahead of 90% of Retirees (But Don’t Know It)

In this episode of the AskTMFG Podcast, Financial Advisors Carlo Cansino and John Iaconetti highlight seven indicators that suggest many Canadians are better positioned for retirement than they think. Drawing on real data and years of advising experience, they explain why retirement confidence often lags behind reality, and how recognizing your advantages can lead to smarter financial decisions. They walk through key factors that put retirees ahead, including home ownership, workplace pensions, being debt-free, having a clear plan, and working with professional advice. The conversation also explores how early planning, multiple income sources, and meeting established retirement income benchmarks can significantly strengthen long-term financial security. Retirement success isn’t always about having more; it’s about understanding what you already have and using it strategically. Many Canadians are closer to being retirement-ready than they realize. 👉 Watch the full video episode on YouTube to see how these signs show up in real retirement plans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cD0aegnbYw  Question for our listeners: Looking at your own situation, which of these signs do you already have in place, and which ones could you strengthen before retirement? If you’d like help reviewing where you stand and building on your strengths, 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_