Do You Need Savings in Addition to a Government Pension Like OMERS?

Unconventional Wisdom

When planning for retirement, many Canadians rely on a government pension like OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) as their foundation.

Do you need savings in addition to your government pension to maintain the lifestyle you want?

A buddy called me from his car and said, “I’m driving. Will I get to my destination on time?” I asked, “Where are you going and where are you now?”

It’s the same with the question of whether retiring with just your pension is enough. Well it depends on your lifestyle, your goals, and whether you want the freedom to enjoy big-ticket items, like vacations or regular nice dinners.

The answer depends on your vision of retirement.

If your goal is to replace 70-80% of your working income, you’ll need to fill the gap between your pension and that target with personal investments like RRSPs, TFSAs, or non-registered savings.

In my latest podcast episode, you’ll see examples of people with different investment setups to help you discover what’s right for you.

You’ll learn:

• What is the formula to know how much your government pension will be?

• What is the rule of thumb for your pension with 30 years service?

• How much do you need to retire with the lifestyle you want?

• 10 examples of a retirement plan with a full pension.

• Do you need to invest more conservatively after you retire?

• How does a Financial Plan become the GPS for your life?