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The average age for men to retire is 65 while the average age for women to retire is 63.
Most people expect to retire in their early 60s. Is that realistic? →FIRE is an acronym which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. FIRE is a lifestyle movement with the goal of gaining financial independence and retiring early.
How to retire as early as humanly possible →The Skeptic's Guide to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) by Nick Wolny
Here's an editor's perspective on the good, bad, and ugly of FIRE culture →"To become financially independent you must turn part of your income into capital; turn capital into enterprise; enterprise into profit; turn profit into investment; and turn investment into financial independence."
- Jim Rohn
The 2024 Financial Stress Index reveals that money continues to be the top stressor for Canadians (44%), steadily increasing from 2023 (40%) and 2022 (38%)
Year-over-year, the Financial Stress Index shows that working with a financial professional, such as a CFP® professional or a QAFP® →Should you merge your finances with a significant other? Keep them separate? Or something in between?
NPR Life Kit Podcast: Healthy money habits for couples →This series of portfolios from Morningstar's director of personal finance Christine Benz can help investors reach their financial goals.
Morningstar's best investment portfolio examples for savers and retirees →It's hard to know where to start with personal finance — saving, budgeting and everything else in between. These TED Talks provide insightful perspectives and practical advice to help you face your financial situation with honesty and compassion.
How to take charge of your personal finances from TED Talks →