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• 1. Archived 2007 General Social Survey Report: The retirement puzzle: Sorting the pieces Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210667 Archived

  Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210667

  Description:

  Do Canadians have the information they need to plan for retirement? Drawing on data from the 2007 General Social survey, this article examines the "informational resources" of Canadians aged 45 to 59. While most individuals receive financial advice, understand the basic structure of their pension, and say they understand Canada's public retirement income programs, significant proportions do not. The characteristics associated with differences in this regard are examined.

  Release date: 2008-09-09

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• 2. Archived 2007 General Social Survey report: The retirement plans and expectations of older workers Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210666 Archived

  Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210666

  Description:

  After many years of public discussion about Canada's aging population, the leading edge of the baby boom generation is now on the cusp of retirement. Focusing on Canadians aged 45 to 59, this article examines the age at which individuals intend to retire, the certainty of their plans, and their expectations regarding their retirement income. Evidence from the 2007 General Social Survey is used to show how retirement plans and expectations are related to demographic, employment and financial characteristics.

  Release date: 2008-09-09

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• 1. Archived 2007 General Social Survey Report: The retirement puzzle: Sorting the pieces Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210667 Archived

  Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210667

  Description:

  Do Canadians have the information they need to plan for retirement? Drawing on data from the 2007 General Social survey, this article examines the "informational resources" of Canadians aged 45 to 59. While most individuals receive financial advice, understand the basic structure of their pension, and say they understand Canada's public retirement income programs, significant proportions do not. The characteristics associated with differences in this regard are examined.

  Release date: 2008-09-09

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• 2. Archived 2007 General Social Survey report: The retirement plans and expectations of older workers Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210666 Archived

  Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210666

  Description:

  After many years of public discussion about Canada's aging population, the leading edge of the baby boom generation is now on the cusp of retirement. Focusing on Canadians aged 45 to 59, this article examines the age at which individuals intend to retire, the certainty of their plans, and their expectations regarding their retirement income. Evidence from the 2007 General Social Survey is used to show how retirement plans and expectations are related to demographic, employment and financial characteristics.

  Release date: 2008-09-09

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