Retirement planning

You’ve done so much to support our country’s future by working in education. You deserve support for your future, too—as you prepare for retirement and enjoy the journey. We’re here for that.

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Download the ultimate retirement planning resource bundle for Canadian education workers

We’ve packaged up our best retirement planning resources to
help you get retirement ready with confidence.

  • Retirement planning checklist
  • Template retirement letter
  • Your life by design ebook
  • Procrastinator’s guide to retirement
  • Esprit – our membership and insurance guide
  • Insurance comparison checklist
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Plan for retirement in Canada: What you need to know
Plan for retirement in Canada: What you need to know

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Insurance plans for retirement: What to compare (+ printable checklist!)
Insurance plans for retirement: What to compare (+ printable checklist!)

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5 tips for giving an amazing retirement speech
5 tips for giving an amazing retirement speech

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How to save on insurance in retirement
How to save on insurance in retirement

Finding ways to save on necessary expenses is a great way to extend the reach of your retirement income. Insurance is a necessary cost and […]

 
Apply early to ensure seamless coverage

RTOERO is a bilingual trusted voice on healthy, active living in the retirement journey for the broader education community. With 81,000+ members in 51 districts […]

5 signs you’re ready to retire
5 signs you’re ready to retire

One definition of retirement is to withdraw from working life. While you may stop payed work, retirement isn’t about withdrawing. It’s a time to unleash […]

RTOERO is for everyone in the education community

RTOERO is a bilingual trusted voice on healthy, active living in the retirement journey for the broader education community. With 81,000+ members in 51 districts […]

Becoming a member of RTOERO is easy

RTOERO is a bilingual trusted voice on healthy, active living in the retirement journey for the broader education community. With 81,000+ members in 51 districts […]

5 Ws of RTOERO Membership
5 Ws of RTOERO Membership

What is RTOERO known for? RTOERO is known as a bilingual trusted voice on healthy, active living in the retirement journey for the broader education […]