10.1.5 Life expectancy
- 10.1.1 Different approaches and needs
- 10.1.2 Retirement planning attitudes
- 10.1.3 Your retirement needs
- 10.1.4 Your retirement age
- 10.1.5 Life expectancy
- 10.1.6 Your retirement lifestyle
- 10.1.7 The effect of inflation
- 10.1.8 Determine your retirement needs
- 10.1.9 Video: Estimating your retirement needs
- 10.1.10 Summary of key messages
The average life expectancy of Canadians is currently just over 80 years. However, life expectancy relies on genetic and environmental factors, your habits and behaviour, and many other factors, and it varies widely. When planning for retirement, consider the possibility of living longer than the average, and plan your finances accordingly.
Use the checklist below to see how some factors could affect your life expectancy.
My possible life expectancy
Answer Yes or No to each statement. These indicators tend to contribute to a longer, healthier life.
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