Taking proactive steps to financial security
TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Residents of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are the most likely Canadians to be planning for their retirement with 88 per cent (five percentage points above the national average) saying they are not too young to think about retirement, according to the latest RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook (RBC CCO).
Prairie residents had the most positive outlook on their pending retirement compared to other regions of the country, with 45 per cent saying that they will have enough money for a secure retirement. However, 31 per cent are concerned about not having saved enough to secure financial stability and 23 per cent (the lowest mark in the country and three percentage points below the national average) believe they will need to continue to work or return to work after 65.
"It's encouraging to see so many Prairie residents taking control of their retirement planning," said Rob Johnston, regional president, Manitoba, Saskatchewan & NW Ontario, RBC. "Getting good advice from a financial planner can help people understand options that fit their unique life needs and goals, and develop a long-term financial plan."
Residents of both provinces are not sitting back. They are taking proactive steps to ensure their future retirement is a secure one. Four-in-10 (40 per cent) save a regular amount from each paycheque and 39 per cent have a financial advisor to assist them with money management. As well, 31 per cent take the time to regularly educate themselves about the different investment options available to them.
Other highlights from the survey found:
The RBC CCO is Canada's most comprehensive consumer assessment of the economy, personal financial situation and economic and purchasing expectations.
About RBC's savings and other financial advice and interactive tools
Canadians can freely access savings advice and resources at rbc.com/savingsspot. In addition, all personal RBC online banking clients can use myFinanceTracker, a no-cost interactive financial management tool, to create a budget and track their spending habits. Whether Canadians want to get more from their day to day banking, protect what's important, save and invest, borrow with confidence or take care of their businesses, the RBC Advice Centre can help answer their questions. Interactive tools and calculators provide customized information covering many facets of personal finance. In addition, online advice videos are updated regularly to reflect current trends and to answer the questions that are top of mind with Canadians. With the guidance of RBC advisors who are available to chat live, Canadians have access to free, no-obligation professional advice about RBC products and services and personalized one-on-one service at rbcadvicecentre.com.
About the RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook
The survey is conducted online via Ipsos Reid's national I-Say Consumer Panel to 3,398 Canadians (489 British Columbia, 481 Alberta, 539 Saskatchewan/Manitoba, 778 Ontario, 525 Quebec, 586 Atlantic Canada). Weighting was then employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the adult population according to Census data and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe. Data collection was April 2 to 9, 2012. A survey with an unweighted probability sample of this size and a 100 per cent response rate would have an estimated margin of error of ±1.7 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, of what the results would have been had the entire population of adults in Canada been polled. The margin of error will be larger within regions and for other sub-groupings of the survey population.
Image with caption: "RBC CANADIAN CONSUMER OUTLOOK - Percentage of share of responsibility for ensuring a financially secure retirement (CNW Group/RBC)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120509_C5677_PHOTO_EN_13382.jpg
Image with caption: "RBC CANADIAN CONSUMER OUTLOOK - Proportion of share or responsibility for ensuring a financially secure retirement (CNW Group/RBC)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120509_C5677_PHOTO_EN_13383.jpg
Image with caption: "RBC CANADIAN & US CONSUMER OUTLOOK - Feelings about your retirement years (CNW Group/RBC)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120509_C5677_PHOTO_EN_13384.jpg
Image with caption: "RBC CANADIAN & US CONSUMER OUTLOOK - Steps to ensure a financially secure retirement (CNW Group/RBC)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120509_C5677_PHOTO_EN_13385.jpg
Image with caption: "RBC CANADIAN CONSUMER OUTLOOK - Attitudes Towards retirement Savings Options (CNW Group/RBC)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120509_C5677_PHOTO_EN_13386.jpg
Suzanne Willers, RBC Corporate Communications, 416 974-2727, [email protected]
Craig Christie, RBC Corporate Communications, 416 974-8820, [email protected]
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