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Understand What You’ll Need to Retire Comfortably

How Far Will $500,000 Last in Retirement? A step-by-step guide to create your retirement plan was created by Family Wealth Advisor Christopher Jardine, CFP®, to help pre-retirees in Canada answer the age-old question, “How much will I need for retirement?”

At first glance, $500,000 seems like a reasonable nest egg—half a million dollars is a tidy sum—but when you actually do the math, you might be surprised how quickly you could burn through it.

A book titled How Far Can $500,000 Last in Retirement? by Christopher Lerville features an older couple smiling on a sailboat and explores key retirement planning tips to help you retire comfortably.

Inside, you’ll learn...

What you should look at when assessing your financial wellbeing.

A good way to start is by using the 8-step checklist included in this guide to create a picture of your financial well-being.

What else you should be thinking about?

Understanding some potential risks and considering them in the planning stage can help you mitigate unnecessary risk and ensure it’s properly managed.

What if $500,000 isn't enough?

6 tips for those who are concerned that $500,000 won’t be enough for their retirement.

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