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BMO Retirement Institute

The BMO Retirement Institute was established in 2008 to provide thought-provoking insight and financial strategies for individuals planning for, or currently in, their retirement years. Tina Di Vito, Director, Retirement Strategies, leads the BMO Retirement Institute. Tina is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Financial Planner and Trust and Estate Practitioner. Email the Institute with your questions and comments.

Featured Resources

April 2012

Report:

Estate planning in the 21st century: New considerations in a changing society

While the basics of estate planning have been the same for centuries, the traditional approach needs to be broadened to reflect new realities. This report takes a closer look at three trends and suggests way in which individuals can adapt their estate plans to reflect these developments.

January 2012

Report:

Perfecting the workplace pension: the quest continues

Workplace pensions are shifting from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution plans, providing contributors more flexibility and control. However, there are key behaviours that keep many contributors from maximizing the effectiveness of their workplace pension. This report from the BMO Retirement Institute examines those behaviours and provides valuable advice on getting the most from your workplace pension.

October 2011

Report:

Mind your taxes in retirement

Achieving tax-efficiency in retirement requires a long-term vision, and goes beyond simply saving for retirement. This report outlines BMO Retirement Institute's recommendations for achieving greater tax efficiency, resulting in better after-tax income and a better lifestyle.

October 2011

Special Report:

Where do Canadians plan to retire, and why?

This Special Report explains that, while Canadians often talk about a change of scenery during retirement, the reality is very different. In fact, Canadians prefer to stay close to home.

July 2011

Report:

Financial Decision-making: Who Will Manage Your Money When You Can't?

As we age, our health can pose many risks to our retirement plans. This report outlines BMO Retirement Institute's recommendations for delegating financial affairs in cautious preparation for a possible decline in cognitive abilities.

April 2011

Divergent paths to retirement:

How men and women plan differently

Despite being less financially prepared for retirement, women are more likely to enjoy their retirement than men. This report explores the behavioural differences exhibited by women and men and how it impacts their efforts to plan for and live in retirement.

February 2011

Retirement Income Planning:

Can we have our cake and eat it too?

There is no perfect formula to retirement income planning. This report, identifies what Canadians believe are important elements of a retirement income plan and examines why it will be difficult for most to attain all of these elements without making sacrifices.

October 2010

Retirement planning:

When to retire: Age matters

When you retire may mean the difference between having a retirement nest egg that is more than enough, or running out of money. This report explores the impact that different retirement ages will have on pensions and personal savings.

July 2010

Retirement planning:

Can I get back to you on that?

While Canadians know that saving for retirement is important, many tend to procrastinate. This report explores the psychological disconnect preventing Canadians from effective retirement planning.

April 2010

Report:

Proposals to improve the flexibility of RRSPs & RRIFs

Recently, the Federal Government has been reviewing the adequacy of Canada's pension regime. This report outlines BMO Retirement Institute's recommendations which would provide additional flexibility to RRSPs and RRIFs.

February 2010

Special Report:

Saving for Retirement: One size does not fit all.

When it comes to retirement savings, theories and assumptions abound. This special report examines six common theories that could change your retirement planning and highlights what you need to consider when determining how much you will need to save for retirement.

November 2009

The evolution of giving:

From charity to philanthropy

Charitable giving has become increasingly strategic in nature, but few plan in advance or consult a financial advisor when it comes to gift planning. This report examines boomers' views on giving and discusses the importance of planning to maximize on donations.

October 2009

Retirement strategies:

Small business ownership

Half of Canadian small business owners are planning to retire in the next ten years and retirement often means closing down. This report examines factors that will reduce the number of closures upon retirement and discusses the importance of succession planning.

July 2009

Leaving an inheritance:

What will future inheritances look like?

An enormous transfer of wealth from seniors to Boomers will occur over the next few decades. Explore the inheritance and estate planning issues that are specific to Boomers who are either expecting to receive an inheritance and/or considering leaving a legacy.

June 2009

Your health:

Understanding and managing stress

What is stress? How can you manage it? Tina Di Vito, Director of BMO Retirement Institute, and Dr. Michael Baker, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and member of the BMO Advisory Council on Retirement, explore stress and its potential impact.

April 2009

Working longer:

Should Boomers retire later due to market uncertainty?

Boomers used to think that their decision to work longer had more to do with self-fulfillment than financial preservation. But with the recent market uncertainty, some Boomers are now opting to retire later to maintain a steady income stream. Explore your options.

January 2009

Single in retirement:

What retirement challenges do single Boomers face?

Whether by divorce, death, or never marrying in the first place, the odds of being single at some point during retirement are high. Being single in retirement presents a unique set of financial, emotional and planning challenges for Boomers.

January 2009

Retirement strategies:

What are your options in volatile markets?

Whether you are already in, or close to retirement, the current market downturn has given some of us for concern, especially when it comes to retirement plans. Learn how to make sense of your retirement and investment options during these uncertain economic times.

July 2008

Caregiving:

Exploring the costs and benefits of caregiving

Many Boomers are thrown into the role of a caregiver unexpectedly. Get a better understanding of the important considerations, cost realities, and hidden benefits of caregiving that Boomers may face.

April 2008

Retirement strategies:

Assuming more responsibility for your retirement

With longer life expectancies and fewer employer-defined benefit pension plans, Boomers will have to shoulder more personal responsibility for managing their finances in retirement than previous generations. Learn about various income strategies and investment products.

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