TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 02/14/12 — As the February 29th deadline approaches to make a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and as part of its ongoing commitment to improving financial literacy, BMO Financial Group will be providing daily retirement tips during the month of February from BMO Retirement Institute Head Tina Di Vito-s new book .
Tip Number 27:
Focus your energy on things that really matter to you in retirement
Many people are wary of retirement and may go through different emotional stages, including impatience, fear, excitement, disappointment and/or happiness. Rather than fearing the unknown, embrace this new phase of your life. Retirement can be a rewarding and fulfilling time, if you let it. Consider the following if you are feeling unsure about retiring:
Tip Number 28:
Plan for retirement together and talk to your partner about what you want to do.
You and your spouse may not be on the same page with regards to how you want to spend your retirement. It is critical that you openly discuss your ideas and views for your retirement with your partner so that you are able to plan together. Consider these topics when discussing your retirement plans:
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