% said they believe they will need the same amount or more income than what they are making now to support their desired retirement lifestyle, % indicated government pensions will be their primary source of income during retirement, % indicated employer pensions, investment income, part-time work

% say they are concerned or very concerned about the amount of income they will receive from government during retirement, % agree or strongly agree that a financial plan is important, % either have or are developing a financial plan for retirement.

Retirees’ subjective assessment of their financial situation, by selected characteristics (e.g. immigrant status, gender, income, education, household tenure)

% of labour force participants aged 25 to 64 who include specific revenue sources in their financial plan for retirement (e.g. RRSPs, Government pension plans, Workplace pension, Inheritance, Reverse mortgage, Financial support from family) Results for self-employed as well.

% of 24 to 64 year olds who say they know how much they need to save in order to maintain their standard of living in retirement, financially preparing for retirement, % are financially preparing for retirement

Also includes: Registered pension plans (RPPs) and members, by normal retirement age, sector, type of plan and contributory status

What has been the biggest 'secret' to your retirement success? / What do you think will be the biggest 'secret' to your retirement success? (Maintaining realistic expectations of what retirement should be like, Having saved enough money for retirement, Good planning, Staying involved or getting involved with people, Living modestly, Looking after my health, Giving back /donating time or money, Supportive friends and family, Good luck)

How has your quality of life changed since you retired?/ How do you expect your quality of life to change when you retire?

% of retirees are worried that inflation will negatively impact their retirement income (vs. pre-retirees), % of retirees worry about taxes on their income, % believing the percentage of their income required for taxes will rise in the next 10 years, % of their pre-retirement income retirees say they are currently living on

Median outstanding mortgage balance, % would worry if mortgage rates were to increase by 2% or less (vs. 18-34 years old).

% agree: This is a good time for me to make a major purchase, I will have to retire later now than I had once planned to, I am more likely to buy no-name or generic brands, I am buying fewer environmentally friendly products. [green consumers], I think more now about the difference between need and want.

Compared to one year ago: % eating out more vs. eating a home more, % are working vs. relaxing/recreation more, % are impulse buying vs. bargain hunting more, % are spending more vs. saving more, % looking at flyers and coupons vs. spontaneous shopping.

% agree: I’ve lost confidence investing in the stock markets.